The experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Bachelor of Midwifery students: An integrative literature review.

Coleman, R; Hartz, D; Dahlen, H

The experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Bachelor of Midwifery students: An integrative literature review.

Coleman, R Hartz, D Dahlen, H

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Citation:: Women and Birth, 2021, 34, (1), pp. 69-76
Issue Date:: 2021-02-01

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dc.contributor.author	Coleman, R
dc.contributor.author	Hartz, D
dc.contributor.author	Dahlen, H
dc.date.accessioned	2021-11-17T02:19:49Z
dc.date.available	2020-02-08
dc.date.available	2021-11-17T02:19:49Z
dc.date.issued	2021-02-01
dc.identifier.citation	Women and Birth, 2021, 34, (1), pp. 69-76
dc.identifier.issn	1871-5192
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dc.description.abstract	Issue There is an underrepresentation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander midwives across Australia and an inadequate number of graduating midwives to redress this. A major pillar for the Birthing on Country Model is maternity care workforce development. Aim The purpose of this review is to examine the enablers and barriers that Aboriginal students experience while undertaking the Bachelor of Midwifery degree in Australia. Methods A search of the literature was undertaken through electronic databases. When only three papers were found looking at the experiences of Aboriginal midwifery students the search was broadened to include Aboriginal undergraduate health students. Findings The literature review reported a strong need for cultural safety in both the clinical and education systems. Students with access to cultural supports, relationships with Aboriginal mentors and academics and Aboriginal clinical placements felt empowered and were able to navigate the ‘two worlds’ in a meaningful way. Discussion This review highlights a significant gap in the literature. Despite the expanded search terms to include Aboriginal health students, a relatively narrow range of papers were found. Interestingly, the combined search revealed similar themes: kinship, personal factors, and cultural issues. Conclusion Empowering and supporting Aboriginal Peoples to become midwives is essential. While systems and societies aim for cultural safety, this review shows there is still a way to go. Further research is essential to decolonise higher education and health care systems, and provide strong, well supported pathways for Aboriginal midwifery students.
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dc.subject	11 Medical and Health Sciences
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dc.subject.mesh	Humans
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dc.subject.mesh	Maternal Health Services
dc.subject.mesh	Mentors
dc.subject.mesh	Midwifery
dc.subject.mesh	Nurse Midwives
dc.subject.mesh	Oceanic Ancestry Group
dc.subject.mesh	Pregnancy
dc.subject.mesh	Students, Nursing
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
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dc.subject.mesh	Mentors
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dc.subject.mesh	Nurse Midwives
dc.subject.mesh	Oceanic Ancestry Group
dc.subject.mesh	Maternal Health Services
dc.subject.mesh	Health Services, Indigenous
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dc.subject.mesh	Capacity Building
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dc.subject.mesh	Health Services, Indigenous
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Male
dc.subject.mesh	Maternal Health Services
dc.subject.mesh	Mentors
dc.subject.mesh	Midwifery
dc.subject.mesh	Nurse Midwives
dc.subject.mesh	Oceanic Ancestry Group
dc.subject.mesh	Pregnancy
dc.subject.mesh	Students, Nursing
dc.title	The experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Bachelor of Midwifery students: An integrative literature review.
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Abstract:

Issue There is an underrepresentation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander midwives across Australia and an inadequate number of graduating midwives to redress this. A major pillar for the Birthing on Country Model is maternity care workforce development. Aim The purpose of this review is to examine the enablers and barriers that Aboriginal students experience while undertaking the Bachelor of Midwifery degree in Australia. Methods A search of the literature was undertaken through electronic databases. When only three papers were found looking at the experiences of Aboriginal midwifery students the search was broadened to include Aboriginal undergraduate health students. Findings The literature review reported a strong need for cultural safety in both the clinical and education systems. Students with access to cultural supports, relationships with Aboriginal mentors and academics and Aboriginal clinical placements felt empowered and were able to navigate the ‘two worlds’ in a meaningful way. Discussion This review highlights a significant gap in the literature. Despite the expanded search terms to include Aboriginal health students, a relatively narrow range of papers were found. Interestingly, the combined search revealed similar themes: kinship, personal factors, and cultural issues. Conclusion Empowering and supporting Aboriginal Peoples to become midwives is essential. While systems and societies aim for cultural safety, this review shows there is still a way to go. Further research is essential to decolonise higher education and health care systems, and provide strong, well supported pathways for Aboriginal midwifery students.

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