Table 2 Participant viewpoints on the midwifery curriculum
From: A survey of midwifery graduates’ opinions about midwifery education in Iran: a cross-sectional study
Statement | Strongly disagree | Disagree | Neutral | Agree | Strongly agree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. The aims stated in the midwifery curriculum are clear to students. | 2 (2.4%) | 15 (18.3%) | 18 (22%) | 43 (52.4%) | 4 (4.9%) |
2. The contents of the required courses are well integrated into the midwifery curriculum. | 11 (13.4%) | 19 (23.2%) | 9 (11%) | 37 (45.1%) | 6 (7.3%) |
3. The types of exams are closely related to the educational objectives. | 6 (7.3%) | 15 (18.3%) | 23 (28%) | 29 (35.4%) | 9 (11%) |
4. Course contents include appropriate and relevant clinical examples. | 10 (12.2%) | 16 (19.5%) | 17 (20.7%) | 35 (42.7%) | 4 (4.9%) |
5. The content of theoretical courses prepares the students for the internship. | 10 (12.2%) | 17 (20.7%) | 10 (12.2%) | 33 (40.3%) | 12 (14.6%) |
6. The quality of midwifery education is generally satisfactory | 11 (13.4%) | 10 (12.2%) | 10 (12.2%) | 44 (53.7%) | 7 (8.7%) |