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UQU Programs
Bachelor of Midwifery

Midwifery and Community Health

MID4527
4 hours English

Midwifery and Community Health

Midwifery and Community Health
MID2505 Midwifery Care During Labour and Post Childbirth
4 hours One requisite
1 • Foundations of community midwifery care: - Concept and Role of the community midwife - Principles of community midwife. - Strategies to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity
2 • Health promotion and essential principles of midwifery care
3 • Principles and functions of primary health care in midwifery
4 • Premarital and prenatal community services
5 • Family and reproductive health - Assessing family health needs. - School health and reproductive health education
6 • Community midwifery care during pregnancy - Rural and urban health services for safe birth. - Maximizing comfort for the laboring women. - Promotion normal birth and detecting complications. - Newborn screening
7 • Community midwifery care during postnatal - Transition to parenthood & role of community midwife during the postpartum Period. - Postnatal community women health services.
8 • Breast feeding and the role of the community midwives.
9 • Family planning system
10 • Home health care and Community midwifery visit - Home Birth Program
11 • Community midwifery immunization program
12 • Domestic abuse and supporting women.
13 • Supporting pregnant women living with infectious diseases.
14 • Supporting pregnant women with chronic diseases.
15 • Supporting pregnant women with disabilities.
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Describe the role of community midwives in providing preventive and promotive healthcare in different community settings.

Teaching Strategy - Interactive Lecture
Assessment Methods - Midterm exam / - Final written exam
1.2 Mapped to: K2

Identify psychosocial, cultural, and environmental factors that influence women’s health within the community.

Teaching Strategy - Interactive Lecture
Assessment Methods - Midterm exam / - Final written exam
1.3 Mapped to: K2&K3

Recognize policies and community programs aiming to improve maternal health and reduce adverse events during childbearing years.

Teaching Strategy - Interactive Lecture
Assessment Methods - Midterm exam / - Final written exam
2.1 Mapped to: S1

Apply critical thinking and clinical judgment in assessing and providing community midwifery care.

Teaching Strategy - Interactive lecture / - Clinical training
Assessment Methods - Midterm exam / - Final written exam / - Clinical training / - Student clinical activity
2.2 Mapped to: S3

Develop community-centered and culturally sensitive midwifery care plans based on actual health needs and potential risks.

Teaching Strategy - Interactive lecture / - Clinical training
Assessment Methods - Written exam / - Clinical training / - Formal exam / - Final practical exam / - Student clinical activity
2.3 Mapped to: S5

Demonstrate effective respectful communication with women, partners and families to address women's health needs across various community settings.

Teaching Strategy Clinical training
Assessment Methods - Clinical training / - Formal exam / - Final practical exam / - Student clinical activity
3.1 Mapped to: V1

Adhere to the principles of safety, ethics, professionalism, and regulations governing women's health practice.

Teaching Strategy Clinical training
Assessment Methods - Student clinical activity
Assessment
Weight
Formal practical
10%
Students clinical activity
25%
Final practical exam
10%
Mid-Term Exam
15%
Final written Exam
40%
Total
100%