International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS)
Vol 9, No 1: March 2020

Midwife roles to decline maternal mortality rate

Ambar Dwi Erawati (STIKES Widya Husada Semarang)
Rinayati Rinayati (STIKES WIdya Husada Semarang)
Sri Wahyuning (STIKES Widya Husada Semarang)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Mar 2020

Abstract

In order to reduce maternal mortality in Central Java, this Province has a superior program which is called 5Ng (Jateng Gayeng Nginceng Wong Meteng/Central Java Glad to See Pregnant Women). Implementation of childbirth assistance in Semarang and Kendal districts in order to reduce maternal mortality has its own model. Based on the preliminary survey, the maternal mortality rate in Semarang and Kendal regencies has decreased. This research aimed to explain the implementation of delivery assistance by midwives in the framework of accelerating reduction in maternal mortality. This study used a qualitative approach with descriptive analytical specifications. Research subjects were midwives in Semarang and Kendal Regencies. Data collection method was conducted by direct in-depth interview. Normal childbirth assistance in Semarang Regency is carried out at the Midwife Independent Practice, Village midwife practice, at the village public health center and public health center with delivery assistance of at least four hands (two midwives). In Kendal Regency normal delivery assistance is performed at first health facility.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJPHS

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions

Description

International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) is an interdisciplinary journal that publishes material on all aspects of public health science. This IJPHS provides the ideal platform for the discussion of more sophisticated public health research and practice for authors and readers world ...