Simulation-based midwifery education on post partum hemorrhage at Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Malawi
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Date
2022-04-11
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Kamuzu University of Health Sciences
Abstract
Type of study
This is a descriptive convergent mixed-methods study.
Problem
Simulation-based education is recommended in midwifery education and practice.
Unfortunately, there is limited knowledge and practice of simulation as a teaching strategy at
Kamuzu University of Health Sciences in Malawi, School of Maternal, Neonatal and Reproductive
Health.
Objectives
Main Objective: The main objective of the study is to develop knowledge about
simulation-based education and its use in teaching post-partum haemorrhage in a midwifery
education program at KUHeS in Malawi. Specific objectives: The following are the specific
objectives of the study: To identify characteristics that promote and challenge learning of
postpartum haemorrhage in the current teaching strategy within the midwifery education program
at KUHeS in Malawi; to investigate the practice of debriefing with a focus on reflection between
facilitators and midwifery students when learning to take care of patients with PPH; and to explore
the experiences of students towards learning of postpartum haemorrhage through simulation-based
education in Malawi.
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Methodology
Study design and approach: The study will follow a descriptive convergent mixed
methods design. Study participants: During the first phase of the study, data will be collected
through interviews with midwifery faculty members n=10 and focus group discussions among 24
midwifery students. The second phase of the study, data will be collected through observations
and field notes among midwifery faculty members with n=10. During third phase of the study, the
researcher will concurrently collect qualitative and quantitative data among midwifery students,
n=12 and =109 respectively. Study setting: The study will be conducted at Kamuzu University of
Health Sciences (KUHeS) in Malawi. Data analysis: Quantitative data will be analysed using IBM
SPSS Statistics version 20. Descriptive statistics will be presented. Non-parametric tests will be
conducted. Chi-square will be used to analyse the data. Qualitative data will be analysed using
thematic analysis.
Expected findings and dissemination
Results of the study will be disseminated through publication of research results. Thesis
will be made available at KUHeS Libraries. Study results will also be presented to COMREC and
during KUHeS library conference dissemination meetings.