Experiences of midwifery graduates regarding provision of midwifery services during transition period, in Limpopo province, Republic of South Africa

Joint Event on 45^th World Congress on Nursing Care & 8^th European Breast Congress

December 11-13, 2017 | Rome, Italy

Netshisaulu Khathutshelo Grace

University of Venda, South Africa

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Nurs Res Pract

Abstract :

Regardless of successful completion of training, transition from student to professional midwife remains a critical period in a new graduateâ�?�?s working life; thus, affecting provision of midwifery services during transition period. The purpose of the study was to explore experiences of newly graduated midwives regarding provision of midwifery services during their transition period, in Limpopo Province. A qualitative research design which is explorative and descriptive in nature was used. The population of the study comprised of all newly graduated midwives who have undergone a comprehensive nursing programme (R425 of 19 February 1985, as amended) and qualified as nurses (general, psychiatric and community) and midwives, both from the nursing colleges and universities and were working at the selected hospitals in Vhembe, Mopani, Capricorn, Waterberg and Sekhukhune districts of Limpopo province, South Africa. Non-probability, purposive sampling method was used to select 5 newly graduated midwives from each selected hospital. Data were collected through in-depth individual face-to-face interviews. The researcher engaged with participants individually by posing questions in a neutral manner, listening attentively to their responses, and asking follow-up questions and probes based on those responses. Interviews were conducted until data saturation was reached. The central question that directed the study was, â�?�?What are your experiences regarding provision of midwifery services during the transition period?â�?. Techâ�?�?s eight step process was used to analyse data. Newly graduated midwives appreciated the fact that they have successfully completed their training, but the status of being professionals is stressful.

Biography :

Mrs. Netshisaulu KG is about to complete her Ph.D. from the University of Venda. She is a lecturer in the School of Health Sciences, Department of Advanced Nursing Science, in the University of Venda. She is an active researcher, who is publishing papers in reputed journals. The researcher participates in peer-review of manuscripts.