Table 3 Midwives’ ratings of the potential helpfulness of proposed solutions to support mental health
From: A mixed-method study exploring barriers and facilitators to midwives’ mental health in Ontario
Potential Solution | n | Mean (SD) | % Not helpful at all | % Slightly or Somewhat Helpful | % Very or Extremely Helpful |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
More access to alternative working models for midwives | 275 | 4.37 (0.90) | 2% | 14% | 85% |
Protected time off following traumatic events | 273 | 4.35 (0.84) | 1% | 13% | 87% |
Support for part-time work | 275 | 4.34 (0.93) | 3% | 11% | 87% |
Structured support following traumatic events | 273 | 4.3 (0.85) | 0% | 16% | 84% |
Increased compensation for work | 273 | 4.16 (0.96) | 1% | 24% | 75% |
More protected off-call time | 274 | 4.1 (1.10) | 3% | 22% | 75% |
Increased access to a pool of mental health professionals familiar with the challenges unique to midwifery | 272 | 3.96 (1.12) | 4% | 24% | 72% |
Professional business management services MPGs | 271 | 3.94 (0.99) | 3% | 26% | 72% |
Increased insurance coverage/affordability of mental health services | 272 | 3.81 (1.20) | 7% | 27% | 67% |
Increased resources for administrative support | 273 | 3.78 (1.06) | 4% | 30% | 66% |
Increased benefits for individual counselling | 271 | 3.7 (1.24) | 7% | 30% | 63% |
Professional conflict mediation services for midwifery practice groups | 272 | 3.63 (1.23) | 7% | 35% | 58% |
More training or support about the business aspects of midwifery work | 274 | 3.63 (1.10) | 5% | 34% | 61% |
More support for new registrants transitioning to clinical practice | 274 | 3.61 (1.10) | 6% | 35% | 60% |
Supportive mentorship from an experienced midwife outside of your practice | 271 | 3.43 (1.25) | 9% | 41% | 50% |
Increased benefits for services such as massage, chiropractic care, osteopathy, acupuncture, etc. | 273 | 3.37 (1.36) | 12% | 40% | 48% |