Midwifery education in Bangladesh: An in-depth analysis through a systematic review.

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  • Author(s): Fraser R;Fraser R; Downer T; Downer T; Oprescu F; Oprescu F
  • Source:
    Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of Midwives [Women Birth] 2024 Sep; Vol. 37 (5), pp. 101661. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jul 30.
  • Publication Type:
    Systematic Review; Journal Article; Review
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Source:
      Publisher: Elsevier Country of Publication: Netherlands NLM ID: 101266131 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1878-1799 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 18715192 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Women Birth Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Original Publication: Amsterdam ; New York : Elsevier, c2006-
    • Subject Terms:
      Midwifery*/education ; Curriculum*; Humans ; Bangladesh ; Female ; Pregnancy
    • Abstract:
      Background: While midwifery education in Bangladesh has expanded since its establishment in 2013, there is little information available about the quality of education. The aim of this project was to analyse the literature related to midwifery education in Bangladesh in reference to the Global Standards for Midwifery Education.
      Methods: A systematic review was conducted using PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science and Scopus databases. A search using keywords was conducted in January 2024. Abstracts were screened against inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool and grouped into the Global Standards for Midwifery Education for analytical purposes.
      Results: A total of 14 articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in the study. There was a combination of quantitative (n = 1), qualitative (n = 8) and mixed method studies (n = 5). Key themes included a lack of professional recognition, limited learning and economic resources and sociocultural barriers for students. The implementation of an accreditation tool, upskilling of educators and an improved comprehensive curriculum were found to have positive impacts. This review highlights the progress in midwifery education in Bangladesh in the last decade as there is advancement towards enhancing educator knowledge and programme quality assessment. Some challenges remain such as the limited autonomy and professional acknowledgement, inadequate educational resources, poor financial support, as well as social and cultural barriers.
      Conclusion: Interventions designed to address these issues are needed to enhance midwifery education in Bangladesh, with a long-term view of contributing to improvements in maternal and neonatal health.
      Competing Interests: Declaration of Competing Interest The authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose.
      (Copyright © 2024 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.. All rights reserved.)
    • Contributed Indexing:
      Keywords: Bangladesh; Education; Global Standards for Midwifery Education; Midwifery; Systematic literature review
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20240730 Date Completed: 20240814 Latest Revision: 20240814
    • Publication Date:
      20250114
    • Accession Number:
      10.1016/j.wombi.2024.101661
    • Accession Number:
      39079342