The experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Bachelor of Midwifery students: An integrative literature review.
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- Elsevier
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- Journal Article
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- 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 | |
dc.identifier.issn | 1878-1799 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10453/151656 | |
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. | |
dc.format | Print-Electronic | |
dc.language | eng | |
dc.publisher | Elsevier | |
dc.relation.ispartof | Women and Birth | |
dc.relation.isbasedon | 10.1016/j.wombi.2020.02.008 | |
dc.rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess | |
dc.subject | 11 Medical and Health Sciences | |
dc.subject.classification | Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine | |
dc.subject.mesh | Australia | |
dc.subject.mesh | Capacity Building | |
dc.subject.mesh | Education, Nursing | |
dc.subject.mesh | Female | |
dc.subject.mesh | Health Personnel | |
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.subject.mesh | Humans | |
dc.subject.mesh | Midwifery | |
dc.subject.mesh | Pregnancy | |
dc.subject.mesh | Education, Nursing | |
dc.subject.mesh | Mentors | |
dc.subject.mesh | Students, Nursing | |
dc.subject.mesh | Health Personnel | |
dc.subject.mesh | Nurse Midwives | |
dc.subject.mesh | Oceanic Ancestry Group | |
dc.subject.mesh | Maternal Health Services | |
dc.subject.mesh | Health Services, Indigenous | |
dc.subject.mesh | Australia | |
dc.subject.mesh | Female | |
dc.subject.mesh | Male | |
dc.subject.mesh | Capacity Building | |
dc.subject.mesh | Australia | |
dc.subject.mesh | Capacity Building | |
dc.subject.mesh | Education, Nursing | |
dc.subject.mesh | Female | |
dc.subject.mesh | Health Personnel | |
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. | |
dc.type | Journal Article | |
utslib.citation.volume | 34 | |
utslib.location.activity | Netherlands | |
utslib.for | 11 Medical and Health Sciences | |
pubs.organisational-group | /University of Technology Sydney | |
pubs.organisational-group | /University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health | |
utslib.copyright.status | closed_access | * |
pubs.consider-herdc | false | |
dc.date.updated | 2021-11-17T02:19:48Z | |
pubs.issue | 1 | |
pubs.publication-status | Published | |
pubs.volume | 34 | |
utslib.citation.issue | 1 |
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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