Midwifery Continuity of Care in Indonesia

Initiation of Mobile Health Development Integrating Midwives’ Competency and Service Needs

Bibliographic Data

ID15515675
AuthorsAri Indra Susanti (0000-0001-6638-5992, Indonesia University of Education, corresponding author), Mohammad Ali (0000-0003-1410-388X, Indonesia University of Education), Asep Herry Hernawan (0000-0001-6033-5433, Indonesia University of Education), Fedri Ruluwedrata Rinawan (0000-0002-2792-9237, Padjadjaran University), Wanda Gusdya Purnama (0000-0003-4768-6727, Universitas Pasundan), Indriana Widya Puspitasari (0000-0002-2520-9885, Padjadjaran University), Alyxia Gita Stellata (0000-0002-5088-4030, Padjadjaran University)
Year2022
Volume19
Issue21
Pages13893-13893
Publication date2022-10-26
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/ijerph192113893
PMID36360772
OpenAlexW4307551519
LanguageEN
References cited74

Midwives' competence in providing continuity of care using mobile health (mHealth) applications is limited in developing countries. This study identified and explored midwives' competency and service needs to develop mHealth in Midwifery Continuity of Care (MCOC) education and training. It used an explanatory sequential mixed method, and was conducted from August to December 2021. A cross-sectional approach was used to find the characteristics and competency scope of 373 midwives in West Java, and continued with a qualitative design through a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) of 13 midwives. Descriptive data analysis (frequency, mean, deviation standard) and qualitative data analysis (coding, sub-themes, and theme) were conducted. In terms of the midwives who participated in this study, more than half were aged ≤ 35 years (58.98%), with a working period > 10 years (56.30%), had diploma degrees (71.12%), and used smartphones on average 1-12 h/day (78.28%). Most midwives needed to develop competency in the MCOC scope, including its early detection of the risk factor of complications and treatment management. They were concerned about the purposes, benefits, and design of mHealth. In summary, midwives' competency indicators for early detection are more needed in MCOC using mHealth. Further research is required to evaluate midwives' competence in MCOC using mHealth

Business · Competence (human resources · Focus group · Health care · Medical education · mHealth · Psychological intervention · Qualitative research · Scope (computer science · Breastfeeding Practices and Influences · Computer Science · Global Maternal and Child Health · Healthcare Quality and Satisfaction · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology

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