@conference{c4463a31de5e487289b3ab6d4ab3f212,
title = "Evaluating emergency obstetric care education and training in a remote, fragile region of Southeast Asia",
abstract = "Background: Signal functions are a shortlist of key competencies set out by the World Health Organization to manage obstetric emergencies. Healthcare providers in low-to-middle income countries may lack these competencies. Education is key to reducing maternal mortality and achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3.Objectives: To evaluate midwifery education within a medic training program, located in a remote region of SoutheastAsia. To identify if there are areas of potential enhancement to improve the management of obstetric emergencies.Methods: This is an ethnographic study, utilizing a multi-methods approach. The current level of midwifery education is being assessed through documentary analysis and interviews with educators. Student experiences are being explored using focus groups, and a reflective field diary is providing insight into the lived experience ofpostgraduate students. The full data set is being triangulated and analyzed using the READ approach.Results: Preliminary results highlight the importance of aligning midwifery education and philosophy in the medic program. There is a key focus on practical learning, such as role-play and simulation, with the use of {\textquoteleft}humor{\textquoteright} suggested as a means to engage students. The optimization of technology to deliver midwifery education demonstrates a success in overcoming cultural and contextual factors, which has been paramount in responding to the current political situation and Covid-19 pandemic.Conclusions: We anticipate the findings will facilitate the development of sustainable and culturally appropriate, educationalinterventions that will enhance the education and training of medics at local, national, and international levels.",
keywords = "maternal health, Southeast Asia, Education and training, Obstetric Labor Complications, Emergencies, student education, Health Occupations, health personnel, pregnancy, midwifery South-east Asia, midwife education",
author = "Rachel Campbell and W.George Kernohan and Marlene Sinclair and Lesley Dornan",
note = "Abstract accepted for an oral presentation at the upcoming 33rd ICM Triennial Congress ; 33rd International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) Triennial Congress ; Conference date: 11-06-2023 Through 14-06-2023",
year = "2023",
month = jun,
day = "14",
language = "English",
url = "https://midwives2023.org/",
}