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Midwives’ Experiences in Providing Maternal Health Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study at Sedayu I Primary Health Centre Rodliah Rosyad, Shelly; Astuti, Andari Wuri; Hidayat, Asri; Astuti, Dhesi Ari
Gaster Vol 23 No 2 (2025): AGUSTUS
Publisher : P3M Universitas 'Aisyiyah Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30787/gaster.v23i2.1888

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Background During the COVID-19 pandemic, midwives experienced increased physical and emotional fatigue, elevating their risk of burnout and potentially impacting the quality of maternal healthcare services. Objective This study aimed to explore midwives’ lived experiences in delivering antenatal and childbirth care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods A qualitative study was conducted using a phenomenological approach. Seven midwives from Sedayu I Primary Health Centre were selected through purposive sampling. One-on-one in-depth interviews were carried out using an interview guide, audio recording, and field notes. Data were analyzed using Colaizzi’s thematic analysis method. Ethical approval was obtained from the Research Ethics Committee of Universitas ‘Aisyiyah Yogyakarta. Results Five major themes emerged: (1) psychological conditions, including anxiety and preparedness; (2) service changes during the pandemic, encompassing antenatal care, childbirth, and adaptation to new health protocols; (3) constraints, such as challenges in PPE usage and referral systems; (4) internal and external support systems; and (5) needs and expectations, including human resource support and access to updated information. Conclusion This study offers valuable insights into the challenges and adaptations experienced by midwives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings highlight the importance of integrating midwives’ experiences into healthcare system planning and policy formulation for future pandemic preparedness and maternal service resilience.
Co-Authors Amelia Putri Prasetyaningtyas Anggiyana, Fika Ani Marwati Apriani Tiasna Apriani Tiasna Ardina, Mega Astuti, Andari Wuri Astuti, Neneng Windi Atik Triratnawati Atik Triratnawati Aza, Dessi Wulandari Bakhtiar, Rahmat Cyril B. Romero Darsono, Filla Alfazriani Destu Satya Widyaningsih Detty Siti Nurdiati Dini Asrika Devi Djaswadi Dasuki Doni Marisi Sinaga Dwi Indah Wulandari Dwi Sulisworo Dyah Anantalia Widyastari Efriani, Rolita Eka Damayanti El Farchia, Yuniar Nisa Elivya Putri Melsany Eva Fadila Sangaji Evi Rosita Evilia Nur Safitri Febrianti, Cindy Putri Fijri Rachmawati Gita Fajrianti Hamado, Hasiati Haris, Nursani A Hasibuan, Khoirunnisah Hendy Ristiono Hidayat, Asri Hisan, Urfa Khairatun Iqra Asif Isnani, Mufidah Ita Suryani Kartini, Farida Khairani, Nur Krispinus Duma Kurniati, Nurul Kurniati, Nurul Kurniawati, Yuliana Langputeh, Prapaporn Marcelis Stia Anggraini Marwati, Ani Merida, Yunri Moh. Hakimi Muhamad Saleh Nazara, Titin Sundari Nelawati Radjamuda, Nelawati Ningrum, Rhadika Wahyu Kurnia Nuraina Nuraina Nuraina Nuraina Nurma Hidayati Nurul Hidayah Nurwidyaningsih, Nofi Oscar Agyemang Opoku Popy Apri Yanti Popy Apri Yanti Prihatiningsih, Dwi Putri, Silvia Rizki Syah Rachmawati, Fijri RASYID, ERWIN Realita, Friska Reni Sumanti Rezka Zahra Humaira Ririn Ariyanti Ririn Ariyanti, Ririn Rodliah Rosyad, Shelly Romero, Cyril B. Rostinah Rostinah Rosyady, Phisca Aditya Sales, Eurosia Maria Shelly Pradila Siti Fatimah Sitti Syabariyah Sri Handayani Syagata, Anindhita Syahbi Tiasna, Apriani Tri Ani Marwati Tri Hastuti Tri Hastuti Tri Sunarsih Ummah, Tammimin Vera Yuli Erviana Wahyuhidaya, Pratika Warsiti wijayanti, dian trilus Wulandari, Yunisa Yanti, Popy Apri Yolanda, Sholihah Gustavia Yuliadia, Kartika Yunri Merida