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This study aims to evaluate the effects of a midwifery continuity of care program provided by students on women's maternity care experiences during childbirth.

July 26, 2026PLoS ONEOpen Access

Effect of midwifery students’ continuity of care program on women’s experiences of maternity care: A randomised controlled trial

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EJElham JafariZanjan University of Medical Sciences MMMojgan Mirghafourvand‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬Tabriz University of Medical Sciences SAShamsi AbbasalizadehTabriz University of Medical Sciences

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Randomized trial shows improved maternity care experiences in women with student-led care, indicating potential benefits for health services.

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This study aims to evaluate the effects of a midwifery continuity of care program provided by students on women's maternity care experiences during childbirth.
Conducted a randomized controlled trial with low-risk pregnant women at 26–29 weeks of gestation.
Participants were randomized to an intervention group receiving care from midwifery students or a control group receiving usual care.
Maternity care experiences were assessed postpartum using standard questionnaires.
In the intervention group, 27% underwent caesarean sections compared to 38% in the control group.
Women in the intervention group reported higher childbirth experience scores (mean score 3.3 vs. 2.3).
Maternal satisfaction was significantly greater among the intervention group for both normal and caesarean births.

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Jafari et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a65a7b4d3aea3239cd785be https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0353118

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Randomized trial shows improved maternity care experiences in women with student-led care, indicating potential benefits for health services.

Effect of midwifery students’ continuity of care program on women’s experiences of maternity care: A randomised controlled trial

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Effect of midwifery students’ continuity of care program on women’s experiences of maternity care: A randomised controlled trial

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