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Can peers improve student retention? Exploring the roles peers play in midwifery education programmes in Canada

Abstract

PROBLEM: Peer support is understudied as a factor that can impact midwifery student retention. BACKGROUND: Retention of midwifery students is essential for creating a sustainable maternity care workforce. Research shows that peer support positively influences students' experiences, but it needs more focus on the role peers play in student retention.

Authors

Neiterman E; Beggs B; HakemZadeh F; Zeytinoglu I; Geraci J; Plenderleith J; Lobb D

Journal

Women and Birth, Vol. 36, No. 4, pp. e453–e459

Publisher

Elsevier

Publication Date

July 2023

DOI

10.1016/j.wombi.2023.02.004

ISSN

1871-5192