Attitudes Of Midwives From Northeastern Bulgaria For Discovering Independent Obstetrics Practices

Abstract

In recent years we have witnessed many organized conferences and meetings where health professionals try to offer improvements in the quality of health services.\ \ The information vacuum in which young mothers find themselves after birth requires the organization of paid courses by private individuals to meet this natural need. Many non-governmental organizations and associations have been established with the main mission - imposing a mandatory standard and protocols for good medical practice and health care.

The aim of the present study is to establish the attitudes and readiness of midwives from northeastern Bulgaria to open independent obstetric practices.

A sociological method was used, as 94 midwives from the Maternity Wards and the wards / sectors of Pathology of Pregnancy in regional cities of northeastern Bulgaria were interviewed individually and anonymously.

Documentary method, analyzing literature sources examining the subject of the present study.

Statistical method used in the analysis of the results of our own research.

Midwives from northeastern Bulgaria, working in maternity wards, almost categorically (95%) answered that there is currently a need to optimize obstetric care after childbirth. They answer the question of introducing patronage obstetric care even more categorically - 98% support this idea. Significantly high percentage - 86% of respondents are willing to provide obstetric care in the mother's home. Almost half of the surveyed midwives - 47% answered that they need additional training to perform home care.

Conclusions:

1. Midwives want the restoration of patronage obstetric care.

2. Midwives are willing to perform such activities.

3. Midwives want to get involved in independent obstetric practices.