Abstract

Background: Dealing with critical issues in the intrapartum period requires comprehensive knowledge and a full understanding of the basic principles and skills involved, as complications during labor and birth occur unexpectedly.. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge of critical issues in the intrapartum period among undergraduate final year midwifery students. Methods: This is a descriptive observational cross-sectional study conducted between February-July 2017. Final year undergraduate midwifery students were recruited from one institution and four public hospitals. The research instrument was a questionnaire designed by the research team. Statistical significance was set at p

Key words: knowledge, critical issues, intrapartum period, midwifery students, obstetric emergencies.