Limited Obstetrics Ultrasound by Midwifes in Gauteng, South Africa: Benefit of Service-oriented Competency Development in Primary Healthcare Delivery: A Pilot Study

Tshililo Mashamba; Akpan Eyo; Olakunle Towobola; Anele Busakwe; Sikhonjiwe Masilela

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Limited Obstetrics Ultrasound by Midwifes in Gauteng, South Africa: Benefit of Service-oriented Competency Development in Primary Healthcare Delivery: A Pilot Study

Tshililo Mashamba, Akpan Eyo, Olakunle Towobola, Anele Busakwe, Sikhonjiwe Masilela

Published in Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics (Volume 10, Issue 2)

Received: 10 January 2022 Accepted: 28 February 2022 Published: 15 March 2022

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Abstract

In South Africa advanced midwifes are expected to independently provide comprehensive midwifery care from prenatal to postnatal stage. The integration of obstetric ultrasound diagnostics capability into routine pregnancy care delivery by the first healthcare responders will augment clinical decision making and appropriate case management action. The current PHC service delivery has not integrated basic ultrasound capability into routine pregnancy care service. Advanced midwifes were trained on basic obstetric ultrasound and make a care management decision based on ultrasound findings performed. Midwifes could accurately diagnose morbidity related complications. We conclude that advance midwifes care management plan is augmented when competence and provision of limited obstetrics ultrasound is integrated as a routine pregnancy care service in a maternity outpatient unit and community health centre. Because close to fifty percent of women from the community who attend these clinics could not accurately recall their last menstrual period, it is appropriate, and should become an expectation for these first responders to utilise ultrasound to offset potential morbidity induced by uncertainty of gestational age and weight estimation. These should be an integral component where this program is transferred or reproduced.

Published in	Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics (Volume 10, Issue 2)
DOI	10.11648/j.jgo.20221002.14
Page(s)	75-81
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Ultrasound, Advance Midwife, Primary Healthcare PHC, Referral, Antenatal Care

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Tshililo Mashamba, Akpan Eyo, Olakunle Towobola, Anele Busakwe, Sikhonjiwe Masilela. Limited Obstetrics Ultrasound by Midwifes in Gauteng, South Africa: Benefit of Service-oriented Competency Development in Primary Healthcare Delivery: A Pilot Study. J Gynecol Obstet. 2022;10(2):75-81. doi: 10.11648/j.jgo.20221002.14

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Tshililo Mashamba

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sefako Makgatho University Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
Akpan Eyo

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sefako Makgatho University Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
Olakunle Towobola

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sefako Makgatho University Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
Anele Busakwe

Prestige Health Technologies (PTY) Ltd, Johannesburg, South Africa
Sikhonjiwe Masilela

Directorate of Reproductive Health, Gauteng Department of Health, Johannesburg, South Africa

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