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Table 2 Categories and subcategories resulting from the research

From: Domains of competence in midwifery students: a basis for developing a competence assessment tool for iranian undergraduate midwifery students

categories

Subcategories

Category 1. Ethical and professional function in midwifery

1–1. Integration of science and practice in midwifery

1–2. Compliance with ethics and regulations in providing midwifery care

1–3. Improving the independent function of midwifery

1–4. Evidence-based practice

Holistic midwifery care: Category 2

2 − 1. Involving women and their families in providing midwifery and reproductive and sexual health services

2–2. Providing education and support to women and their families for promoting reproductive and sexual health

Effective interaction: Category 3

3 − 1. Using communication skills to provide midwifery and reproductive and sexual health services

3 − 2. Effective and coordinated communication with other people providing midwifery and reproductive and sexual health services

Category 4:Personal and professional development

4 − 1. Feeling responsible and committed to learning for yourself and your peers

4 − 2. Accountability in providing midwifery and reproductive and sexual health services