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Midwives workload in the context of free maternal healthcare: a cross-sectional study based on the Workload Indicators of Staffing Needs (WISN) method in primary healthcare facilities in Kananga, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Paulin Nkolamoyo Musungula
Emmanuel Esanga Longomo
Christophe Kalengo Nsomue
Pascaline Muelu Mikobi
Bonard Djongesongo Djamba
Éric Mafuta Musalu

20253 citationsOpen accessUniversité de Kinshasa (UNIKIN)

Abstract

The results of this study reveal a marked shortage of midwives in eight healthcare facilities. Five healthcare facilities currently have sufficient staffing levels, which highlights the relevance of extending the analysis to other facilities to assess the potential for a redistribution of human resources. Such an adjustment would help balance the workload and enhance the effectiveness of free maternal healthcare.

Research topics

Global Maternal and Child Health
Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
Global and Cross-Cultural Management

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DOI: 10.1186/s12913-025-13656-y

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