Research Article

Self Perceptions of Midwives Working in the Delivery Unit on Work Motivation: A Qualitative Study

Volume: 10 Number: 1 April 30, 2025
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Self Perceptions of Midwives Working in the Delivery Unit on Work Motivation: A Qualitative Study

Abstract

Midwives in birth units frequently face stressful events and mental challenges, making work motivation crucial for delivering high-quality care. This study aims to explore midwives' perspectives on their work motivation. Using a qualitative case study approach, data was collected through semi-structured interviews with 12 midwives from a district state hospital. The research data was analyzed using the content analysis method, revealing three primary themes: "Choosing the midwifery profession," "Sources of work motivation," and "Determinants of work motivation." The study found that many midwives entered the profession without a conscious decision, but they grew to love their work over time. Key motivators included receiving financial compensation, seeing positive health outcomes in mothers and babies, and the sense of fulfillment from their roles. Other motivators were social activities, protecting maternal and infant health, positive patient interactions, and receiving psychological and social support. However, several factors diminished motivation, including low wages, difficulty communicating with patients and their families, negative attitudes, stress, anxiety, traumatic births, and interpersonal challenges with hospital staff. As a result of the research, to increase the work motivation of midwives working in the maternity unit, financial improvements, organizing social activities, improving communication channels, creating a working order that will provide work and family balance, being supported morally by the hospital management and providing more helpful maternity unit equipment can be recommended.

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Thanks

Bu araştırmanın tasarlama aşamasında yardımlarını esirgemeyen Aydın Adnan Menderes Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Öğretim Üyeleri Prof. Dr. Ruken Akar Vural’a ve Prof. Dr. Kerim Gündoğdu’ya teşekkür ederiz. Ayrıca araştırmamıza katılan tüm doğum ünitesinde görev yapan ebelere içtenlikle teşekkür ederiz.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Services and Systems (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

April 30, 2025

Submission Date

September 10, 2024

Acceptance Date

April 20, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 10 Number: 1

APA
Kırkız, G. F., & Çoban, A. (2025). Self Perceptions of Midwives Working in the Delivery Unit on Work Motivation: A Qualitative Study. Instıtute of Health Sciences Journal, 10(1), 9-17. https://doi.org/10.51754/cusbed.1545248
AMA
1.Kırkız GF, Çoban A. Self Perceptions of Midwives Working in the Delivery Unit on Work Motivation: A Qualitative Study. J Cumhuriyet Univ Health Sci Inst. 2025;10(1):9-17. doi:10.51754/cusbed.1545248
Chicago
Kırkız, Gizem Fikriye, and Ayden Çoban. 2025. “Self Perceptions of Midwives Working in the Delivery Unit on Work Motivation: A Qualitative Study”. Instıtute of Health Sciences Journal 10 (1): 9-17. https://doi.org/10.51754/cusbed.1545248.
EndNote
Kırkız GF, Çoban A (April 1, 2025) Self Perceptions of Midwives Working in the Delivery Unit on Work Motivation: A Qualitative Study. Instıtute of Health Sciences Journal 10 1 9–17.
IEEE
[1]G. F. Kırkız and A. Çoban, “Self Perceptions of Midwives Working in the Delivery Unit on Work Motivation: A Qualitative Study”, J Cumhuriyet Univ Health Sci Inst, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 9–17, Apr. 2025, doi: 10.51754/cusbed.1545248.
ISNAD
Kırkız, Gizem Fikriye - Çoban, Ayden. “Self Perceptions of Midwives Working in the Delivery Unit on Work Motivation: A Qualitative Study”. Instıtute of Health Sciences Journal 10/1 (April 1, 2025): 9-17. https://doi.org/10.51754/cusbed.1545248.
JAMA
1.Kırkız GF, Çoban A. Self Perceptions of Midwives Working in the Delivery Unit on Work Motivation: A Qualitative Study. J Cumhuriyet Univ Health Sci Inst. 2025;10:9–17.
MLA
Kırkız, Gizem Fikriye, and Ayden Çoban. “Self Perceptions of Midwives Working in the Delivery Unit on Work Motivation: A Qualitative Study”. Instıtute of Health Sciences Journal, vol. 10, no. 1, Apr. 2025, pp. 9-17, doi:10.51754/cusbed.1545248.
Vancouver
1.Gizem Fikriye Kırkız, Ayden Çoban. Self Perceptions of Midwives Working in the Delivery Unit on Work Motivation: A Qualitative Study. J Cumhuriyet Univ Health Sci Inst. 2025 Apr. 1;10(1):9-17. doi:10.51754/cusbed.1545248

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