Department of Nursing, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Research Article
The Perception of Midwives on the Implementation of South Africa's Maternal Care Guidelines in Postnatal Health in KwaZulu-Natal Province: A Qualitative Study
Author(s): Ngozichika Obiageli Okeke* and Roinnah Ngunyulu
Introduction: Not-withstanding the reality and the crucial stage of postnatal health for women and infants, maternal care guidelines are poorly implemented in South Africa, especially during the postnatal period. Midwives contribute significantly to the health care delivery system by rendering postnatal care services to women and their newborns. Nonetheless, their views are sometimes not acknowledged. This study aimed to identify the perceptions of midwives as regards implementing South African maternal care guidelines during the postnatal phase. Maternal care in postnatal health is a central role carried out by midwives in any society, particularly in the medical and health sectors. Beautiful as this may be, there are basic guidelines that need to be followed in implementing maternal care in postnatal health by Midwives. Midwives are undoubtedly essential members of .. View More»
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