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October 31, 2025International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and GynecologyOpen Access

Master’s programs in midwifery education in South Asia: organizational frameworks, competency goals, and learning outcomes

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RKRitu KumariManipur UniversityMMMeenakshi MundotiyaSKS. KarthikaTirunelveli Medical College

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Implication

Systematic review reveals competency goals and learning outcomes in midwifery education across South Asia, suggesting alignment with global standards.

Key Points

  • Learning outcomes are converging around WHO and ICM standards, aiming to reduce maternal morbidity and neonatal morbidity across South Asia.
  • Systematic review included national regulations and program curricula in South Asian countries up to August 2025, focusing on midwifery education.
  • Maternity care improvement is linked to robust clinical partnerships and evidence-based practice in midwifery training.
  • Regional midwifery programs are supported by international confederation of midwives guidelines and national frameworks.

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Kumari et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6903fee5b25c631a4265feb0https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20253546
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