Balancing it out: A grounded theory of how midwifery students at a faith-based university in Papua New Guinea provide care to women following stillbirth. Issue 4 (1st July 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cheer, Karen; Simeon, Lalen; Tommbe, Rachael; Kelly, Jenny; MacLaren, David; Tsey, Komla
• Is Part Of: Health care for women international. Volume 42:Issue 4-6(2021)
• Page Start: 895
• Page End: 912
• Publication Date: 2021-07-01
• Subjects: Women -- Health and hygiene -- Periodicals; Women's health services -- Periodicals; Genital Diseases, Female; Neonatology; Obstetrics; Women -- psychology; Femmes -- Santé et hygiène -- Périodiques; Femmes -- Santé, Services de -- Périodiques; 613.0424405
• DOI: 10.1080/07399332.2020.1867860
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0739-9332

Abstract

Abstract: Providing care to women following stillbirth affects the well-being of midwifery staff. In this grounded theory study, the authors used focus groups and individual interviews to explore the experiences of midwifery students at a faith-based university in Papua New Guinea. Balancing it Out is the process students used to balance social, cultural and professional factors to achieve their aim of providing the best possible care to women following stillbirth. Provision of holistic care to women following stillbirth and cross-sector health promotion are crucial to attain the best outcomes for women and the midwifery staff who provide their care.