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March 3, 2026Frontiers in Global Women s Health0 citationsOpen Access

Perspectives on midwife-led care as a solution to reduce obstetric violence in health facilities in Ghana

GSGloria SenkyireESEphraim SenkyireEAErnestina Asiedua

Key Points

  • Midwife-led care effectively addresses obstetric violence in health facilities across multiple countries.
  • Evidence from various countries shows the importance of engaging stakeholders for successful implementation.
  • Implementation requires system readiness to adapt to midwife-led care approaches in Ghana.
  • This approach may reduce incident rates of obstetric violence, highlighting the need for supportive policies.

Abstract

Midwife-led care is a valid and evidence-based approach, proven effective in multiple countries. Implementation is feasible in Ghana but requires system readiness and stakeholder engagement.

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Senkyire et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a75b26c6e9836116a21f10https://doi.org/10.3389/fgwh.2025.1654504
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