The Relationship of Professional Belonging Level with Compassion Fatigue and Patience Behaviour in Midwives in Türkiye

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the associations of professional belonging with compassion fatigue and patience among midwives in Türkiye.Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 508 midwives working in Türkiye between January 1 and November 15, 2023, using an online questionnaire. Data were collected using the Midwife Introduction Form, Midwifery Belonging Scale (MBS), Compassion Fatigue Short Scale (CFS), and Patience Scale (PS). Correlation and multiple linear regression analyses were performed to examine the associations between professional belonging, compassion fatigue, and patience.Results: Professional belonging was significantly higher among midwives with postgraduate education, professional association membership, and shift work schedules (p