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Western University

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2015

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Continuous Professional Development In Rwanda: The Experience Of Midwives Who Participated In The Advanced Life Support In Obstetrics (Also) Educational Program, Pauline Uwajeneza Apr 2015

Continuous Professional Development In Rwanda: The Experience Of Midwives Who Participated In The Advanced Life Support In Obstetrics (Also) Educational Program, Pauline Uwajeneza

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High maternal and newborn mortality rates remain a global health issue. Every day approximately 800 women die from complications related to pregnancy. Ninety-nine percent of maternal deaths occur in low and middle income countries. In 2013, 62% of maternal deaths took place in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics Educational Program (ALSO) is an internationally recognized continuous professional development course aimed at increasing the knowledge, skills, competence and confidence of health professionals to manage obstetric emergencies. The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to explore midwives’ experiences of translating the knowledge and skills acquired from participating in …