ArticlePloS one2023
The MidPIC study: Midwives' knowledge, perspectives and learning needs regarding preconception and interconception care.
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Health professionals' beliefs and attitudes towards preconception care: a systematic review.BMC health services research · 2025Pooled it
- Determinants of knowledge of preconception care among healthcare providers in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMJ open · 2025Pooled it
- Organisation, Financing, and Implementation of Preconception Care in Primary Care: Implications for Women's Health and Well-Being.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Barriers and facilitators for optimal perinatal primary care in low-risk pregnancies: an interview study with parents and healthcare professionals.BMC primary care · 2026Article
- Understanding Preferences for Preconception Care in Australia: Insights From a Discrete Choice Experiment.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2026Article
- Health professionals require more defined protocols, better funding and patient resources to support couples with recurrent pregnancy loss.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Exploring midwifery role and scope in acute early pregnancy care: a survey of midwives and midwifery students in Australia.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Article
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Abstract
Preconception and interconception care improves health outcomes of women and communities. Little is known about how prepared and willing Australian midwives are to provide preconception and interconception care. The aim of this study was to explore midwives' knowledge, perspectives and learning needs, and barriers and enablers to delivering preconception and interconception care. We conducted a cross-sectional exploratory study of midwives working in any Australian maternity setting. An online survey measured midwives' self-rated knowledge; education needs and preferences; attitudes towards pre and interconception care; and views on barriers, enablers; and, future service and workforce planning. Quantitative data were analysed descriptively and demographic characteristics (e.g., years of experience, model of care) associated with knowledge and attitudes regarding pre- and interconception care were examined using univariate logistic regression analysis. Qualitative data were captured through open-ended questions and analysed using inductive content analysis. We collected responses from (n = 338) midwives working across all models of care (full survey completion rate 96%). Most participants (n = 290; 85%) rated their overall knowledge about pre and interconception health as excellent, above average or average. Participants with over 11 years of experience were more likely to report above average to excellent knowledge (OR 3.11; 95% CI 1.09, 8.85). Online e-learning was the most preferred format for education on this topic (n = 244; 72%). Most (n = 257; 76%) reported interest in providing pre and interconception care more regularly and that this is within the midwifery scope of practice (n = 292; 87%). Low prioritisation in service planning was the most frequently selected barrier to providing preconception and interconception care, whereas continuity models and hybrid child health settings were reported as enablers of pre and interconception care provision. Findings revealed that midwives are prepared and willing to provide preconception and interconception care. Pre and post registration professional development; service and funding reform; and policy development are critical to enable Australian midwives' provision of pre and interconception care.
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