A Modernizing Midwife: Improving Outcomes While Preserving Tradition
Author
Wolgemuth, Tierney E.
Subject
Washington and Lee University -- Capstone in Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Midwives -- Training of
Midwifery -- Research
Midwifery -- Study and teaching
Guatemala
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Tierney E. Wolgemuth is a member of the Class of 2016 of Washington and Lee University. Poster; [FULL-TEXT FREELY AVAILABLE ONLINE] . . . the first portion of the study will investigate if the characteristics of a midwife's education -- such as formal education, taking a midwifery course, or years of experience -- have a significant effect on producing favorable practice outcomes. In the second portion of the study, I will investigate whether the type of delivery attendant (traditional versus biomedical) is a significant predictor of maternal practices. Through the current study, I seek to both contribute to the resolution of these questions and gain a greater understanding of ways to improve the practice outcomes of rural Guatemalan midwives. [From Introduction] Tierney Wolgemuth