Student midwives' experiences regarding completion of midwifery register at a nursing college in the Eastern Cape
Sogobile, Wendeline Nolulamo Tobeka
The purpose of this study was to explore and describe experiences of student
midwives regarding completion of midwifery register at a nursing college in the
Eastern Cape. A qualitative, explorative, descriptive and contextual design was
employed. Ten participants were encompassed, and a non-probability sampling
technique was used. Data collection involved unstructured face-to-face interviews.
Interview recordings were transcribed verbatim, and data analysis followed Tesch‟s
eight-step method. Findings revealed enormous trials such as lack of resources,
deficiency of support by midwives and lecturers. The following themes regarding
completion of midwifery register emerged from data analysis; positive experiences,
personal experiences, challenges experienced, deterrent factors and finally impact of
non-completion of midwifery register. Recommendations were done centred on
research findings for midwifery academics, clinical midwife practitioners, student
midwives, nursing institutions, and lastly, further research.
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