Table 5 Characteristics of midwifery associations, by region
Countdown countries in | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All countries | Sub-Saharan Africa | Eastern Mediterranean | South-East Asia | Western Pacific | Americas | Europe | |
(n = 73) | (n = 41) | (n = 9) | (n = 6) | (n = 6) | (n = 6) | (n = 5) | |
Association | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) |
Professional association exists that midwives can join | 72 (97) | 41 (100) | 9 (100) | 6 (100) | 6 (100) | 6 (100) | 4 (80) |
Midwives-only association exists | 54 (74) | 34 (85) | 7 (78) | 4 (67) | 4 (67) | 3 (50) | 2 (40) |
Associations’ roles | |||||||
Continuing professional development | 68 (93) | 39 (95) | 8 (89) | 6 (100) | 5 (83) | 5 (83) | 5 (100) |
Advising members of quality standards | 68 (93) | 40 (98) | 7 (78) | 6 (100) | 5 (83) | 5 (83) | 5 (100) |
Advising the government on the most recent National MNH or health policy document | 61 (84) | 36 (88) | 6 (67) | 6 (100) | 4 (67) | 6 (100) | 3 (60) |
Advising or representing members accused of misconduct or incompetence | 50 (67) | 32 (78) | 4 (44) | 5 (83) | 3 (50) | 3 (50) | 3 (60) |
Negotiating work or salary issues with the government | 46 (63) | 31 (76) | 2 (22) | 4 (67) | 2 (33) | 5 (83) | 2 (40) |