[A comparative study of T Cu-200 insertions by medical doctors and midwives]

Estud Poblac. 1976 Jan;1(1):678-81.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

PIP: The Asociacion Pro Bienestar de la Familia Ecuadoriana has employed since 1965 midwives to perform clinical services. This comparative study investigates 310 insertions of T Cu-200 done by physicians, and 297 insertions of the same IUD type done by midwives. Age and parity of acceptors were comparable in both groups. Insertions were executed by midwives with as much skill and knowledge as the doctors, and termination rates for medical reasons were almost similar in both groups. Several authors have confirmed the fact that experienced midwives can be successfully trained in performing IUD insertions.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Age Factors*
  • Birth Rate
  • Community Health Workers
  • Contraception
  • Delivery of Health Care
  • Demography
  • Family Planning Services
  • Fertility
  • Health
  • Health Personnel
  • Intrauterine Devices*
  • Midwifery*
  • Parity*
  • Patient Acceptance of Health Care
  • Physicians*
  • Population
  • Population Characteristics
  • Population Dynamics
  • Research
  • Therapeutics