| dc.contributor |
Whitehead, Cynthia (MD, PhD) |
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| dc.creator |
Tamrat, Azeb |
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| dc.date |
2018-10-31T08:12:12Z |
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| dc.date |
2018-10-31T08:12:12Z |
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| dc.date |
2018-05 |
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| dc.date.accessioned |
2022-12-29T08:48:35Z |
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| dc.date.available |
2022-12-29T08:48:35Z |
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| dc.identifier |
http://localhost:80/xmlui/handle/123456789/13492 |
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| dc.identifier.uri |
http://repository.iphce.org/xmlui/handle/123456789/1932 |
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| dc.description |
Background: Clinical practice experiences are critically important to achieve the maximum level
of clinical competence after obtaining adequate theoretical and practical instructions. However,
graduates have problems in doing some easy tasks. Most new bachelor graduates have adequate
theoretical knowledge but lack competence in the clinical environment. The objective of this study
was to study the educational process and practice of clinical teaching of undergraduate BSc.
midwifery education at Mekelle university.
Method: Institutional based cross sectional study and qualitative exploratory design is
conducted. Mixed method (qualitative and quantitative) data collection is implemented. The
quantitative data is collected using structured questionnaire and the qualitative data is obtained
from focus group discussion (FGD). Data is processed using SPSS statistical software, and
descriptive analysis is made to describe the findings.
Result: 72.7% said there are enough number of cases available in affiliate clinical attachment sites;
and 75.8% of them responded those health facilities are well equipped so that they can practice
well. Around 70% of the respondents’ said instructors company during the clinical attachment
would help acquire better skill, 60% of the respondents said, their tutors relate the clinical teaching
with theory (knowledge) and simulation teaching. More time is needed to be allocated in the
curriculum for the skill teaching.
Conclusion and recommendation: This study revealed the value of effective clinical placement
of students will enhance midwifery practice. The study participants preferred affiliation sites for
exercising midwifery care practice. This can be explained as the proportion of clients per student
is high due to minimal number of students that assigned at affiliate hospital/health center.
Instructors company during the clinical attachment would help acquire better skill since they can
relate the theory and practice. Availability of equipment and fulfilled infrastructure of the
institution are the key element for improving clinical practice. There is a huge need to revise the
curriculum in order to give emphasis to skill teaching and have enough time allocated for the skill
teaching. |
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| dc.format |
application/pdf |
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| dc.language |
English |
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| dc.publisher |
Addis Ababa Universty |
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| dc.subject |
Health workforce & training |
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| dc.title |
Educational processes and practices of undergraduate midwifery clinical teaching in Mekelle University |
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| dc.type |
Thesis |
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