What stimulates proactive behaviour of midwifery students during their education?

Background : Proactive behaviour, triggered by various individual and/or contextual antecedents, could be a significant added value to cope with the major challenges midwifery students face in adapting quickly and effectively to different clinical settings. Aim : Assessing the presence of various individual and contextual antecedents in a group of midwifery students and explore their association with proactive behaviour which could bring benefits to the constantly e volving f ield of reproductive healthcare. Methods : A cross - sectional study was conducted to investigate associated antecedents of proactive behaviour in a g roup of midwifery students (n = 421) between D ecember 2017 and February 2018. F indings : More than h alf (66.8%) of the midwifery students demonstrated some kind of proactive behaviour. Albeit, 13.6% of the proactive behaviour was associated to the appearance of the investigated individual and/or contextual antecedents. The Dutch nationality, the evolutio n in the educational programme, a high role breadth self - efficacy, generalized compliance, trust in peers and autonomy were all positively associated to proactive behaviour. Conclusions : Midwifery students showing generalized compliance to the organizatio n, have a high role breadth self - efficacy and trust in their peers are positively associated to proactive behaviour. What Stimulates Proactive Behaviour of Midwifery Students during t heir Education? Mestdagh E, Van Endert N , Van Rompaey B , et al . (2019) What Stimulates Proactive Behaviour of Midwifery S tudents during their Education? Arch Health Sci; 1(1): 104. 2 Discussion : Anticipating the various significant antecedents during the midwifery education, could strengthen the level of proactive behav iour of future midwives. The awareness of for proactive behaviour could have a positive contribution to the work efficiency and coping attitude of future midwives. This will indirectly contribute to the quality of care for mother and child.

Jaar van publicatie:2019

Trefwoorden:A1 Journal article

Toegankelijkheid:Open