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Causes of the causes: Exploring Retention Among Canadian Midwives Utilizing Ecological Systems Theory

Abstract

Retention of health care professionals is a global concern, but the literature on this topic is dominated by empirical work. This article explores retention among midwives practising in Canada by utilizing Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory. Drawing on the interviews with 29 registered midwives across Canada, the article examines the applicability of the ecological systems theory to the analysis of workplace retention. It asserts that …

Authors

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

Journal

SSM - Qualitative Research in Health, Vol. 1, ,

Publisher

Elsevier

Publication Date

December 2021

DOI

10.1016/j.ssmqr.2021.100025

ISSN

2667-3215

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