Nazlı Çelik, Esra Çömezoğlu, Gamze Sultan Güler, Bahadır Karaca, Burak Çelik
Academic Journal of Health - 2025;3(3):73-80
Background and Aims Midwifery, one of the oldest professions in human history, is an independent healthcare discipline focused on maternal and child health. This study aimed to assess the existing healthcare services provided by a limited number of midwives in Northwest Syria. The assessment was conducted through a seminar designed to share knowledge on antenatal and postnatal care, using the questionnaire titled "Antenatal and Postnatal Monitoring Services Provided in Northwest Syria", which was developed to evaluate the scope and quality of maternal health services delivered by midwives. Methods A total of 80 midwives who met the inclusion criteria and agreed to participate were included in the study. Data were collected using a two-part questionnaire entitled "Antenatal and Postnatal Monitoring Services Provided in Northwest Syria." Results The mean age of the participants was 33.80 +/- 9.15 years. Among the participants, 66.3% (n = 53) were employed in hospitals, and 43.8% (n = 35) had more than 10 years of professional experience. Conclusion Improving the quality of healthcare services in the region by enhancing midwives' knowledge and skills, providing appropriate working conditions, and addressing social determinants of health may lead to significant improvements in both maternal and child health outcomes. Such interventions may also help mitigate the adverse effects of war on physical and psychological well-being.
