Surveying Midwives’ Experiences in Performing Self-Care Behaviors: A Qualitative Study (original) (raw)

Journal of Qualitative Research in Health Sciences, 2021

Abstract

Introduction: Midwifery is a profession characterized by physical and psychological stressors. It is mostly practiced by women. Midwifery is one of the essential elements of community health. Besides, midwives’ health and performance are important in their self-care, improve service delivery, and encourage other women to engage in health-promoting behaviors. Analyzing factors affecting self-care by exploring midwives’ experiences can be a step towards improving their health and ultimately community health. Methods: The present study was conducted using a qualitative approach. The data were collected through 22 semi-structured individual interviews with midwives working in hospitals or health centers. Sampling was continued until data saturation. The collected data were analyzed using a conventional content analysis approach and simultaneously with sampling. The four criteria proposed by Lincoln and Guba were used to establish rigor in this study and validate the findings. Results: T...

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