Midwives’ competence and challenges in managing urgent childbirth during escalation and closure conditions in the West Bank-Palestine: A qualitative study

Empowering midwives is vital to ensuring that women have safe childbirth services in areas with limited access to hospitals. Empowerment can be achieved by strengthening their skills, providing legal protections, and ensuring access to medical instruments. Furthermore, midwives should be provided with support and guidance to enhance their mental and emotional well-being.

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Women and Birth
Published
2026-02-10
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2026.102179
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Global Maternal and Child Health
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Midwives’ competence and challenges in managing urgent childbirth during escalation and closure conditions in the West Bank-Palestine: A qualitative study

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Midwives’ competence and challenges in managing urgent childbirth during escalation and closure conditions in the West Bank-Palestine: A qualitative study

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Abstract

Empowering midwives is vital to ensuring that women have safe childbirth services in areas with limited access to hospitals. Empowerment can be achieved by strengthening their skills, providing legal protections, and ensuring access to medical instruments. Furthermore, midwives should be provided with support and guidance to enhance their mental and emotional well-being.

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Bethlehem University (PS), Al-Quds University (PS), Palestinian Hydrology Group (PS)
Gender equality
Openalex Percentile: Top 60%
Global Maternal and Child Health
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