Anna Stabnick
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
UROP Fellowship: Women and Gender Summer Fellowship Program
Research Mentor(s): Emma Lawrence, MD
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Michigan Medicine
Presentation Date: Monday, July 27, 2020 | Session 1 | Presenter: 6
Authors: Anna Stabnick, Michael Yeboah, Johnny Arthur-Komeh, Emma Lawrence
Abstract
Background: Maternal mortality is decreasing globally, however remains high in developing countries, including Ghana. Existing literature focuses on the epidemiological and clinical aspects of maternal mortality. However, maternal mortality has far-ranging consequences often unexplored, including impacts on doctors and midwives.
General aim: This study aims to explore the impact of maternal mortalities on obstetric health care providers regarding their coping strategies and support, emotional and psychological wellbeing, job satisfaction and burnout, and attitudes on management of critically ill obstetric patients.
Methods: This study will use a mixed methods approach to explore the impact of maternal mortality on obstetric providers at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. Demographic information about study participants, including type of provider and length of time practicing obstetrics, will be collected. Likert scale questions on experiences, attitudes, coping, support, and emotional impact will be asked. Semi-structured interviews will be conducted to broadly assess impact.
Expected Outcome: Managing maternal mortalities can have significant emotional and psychological impact on obstetric health care providers. This can impact job satisfaction, engagement with patients, interactions with other department members and trainees, and personal mental health. Identifying potential consequences of recurrent poor maternal outcomes on healthcare providers in low-resource settings could help develop programs and interventions that support these healthcare providers.
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Research Disciplines
Biomedical Sciences
