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  • Title: [Nationwide survey on attitudes of midwifery students concerning participation in regional maternal and child health services].
    Author: Torimaru F.
    Journal: Josanpu Zasshi; 1983 Aug; 37(8):656-60. PubMed ID: 6556262.
    Abstract:
    Attitudes of midwifery students toward participation in regional health services for mothers and children were investigated. A questionaire was administered to midwifery students in 33 schools scattered over Japan, and 563 students responded. Main findings were as follows. 51% were 22 years of age. All recognized a need for midwives' involvement in regional maternal and child health care. 58.1% would actually like to work in that area, while 38.9% would not. 83.3% did internship in regional health services for an average of 2 weeks. The majority of those who interned there for 3 weeks or more wished to work there in the future; they would like to provide local residents with continuing health care and guidance on a daily basis. Public health clinics, midwifery clinics, and maternal and child health centers were among the regional places of employment the students chose. Of 327 students who opted for regional health services, 183 (56%) would like to gain more clinical experience in hospitals and outpatient clinics elsewhere. Lack of clinical experience and adequate facilities were among the main reasons why 38.9% did not want to work for regional health services. The survey reflected a recent trend in midwifery education, in which midwife is defined as a professional nurse specializing in reproduction and advocating maternal and child health care.
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