Jordmödres opplevelser og erfaringer i Nord-Norge under 2. verdenskrig
Engelsk titel: Midwife's lived experience in the northern part of Norway during World War Two
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Författare:
Rognsaa R
Email: reidun.rognsaa@hiof.no
Språk: Nor
Antal referenser: 27
Dokumenttyp:
Artikel
UI-nummer: 09025540
Sammanfattning
The purpose of this study was to present the experiences of a group of midwife’s while working on the coast of North-Norway during the Second
World War. The midwifes’ roles were unique and in many ways an institution in and of itself. They were viewed by the general population as
having authority, and being strong and proud women who were experienced in their field of work. They often had to work alone in difficult situations
such as assisting with childbirth and they were often called upon when people were ill or when accidents had taken place. This study was
based on interviews with five midwifes aged 87-92 years. The data was analysed using the phenomenological - hermeneutical method. Both
newly educated and experienced midwifes reported experiencing difficulties related to the subject of nursing. Difficulties the midwifes experienced
included getting patients to the hospital or to the doctor and obtaining necessary equipment needed when assisting with the birth of a child.
As a result the midwifes had to improvise. Because German soldiers were everywhere they were often scared both for their own and other people’s
well-being. They found it a challenge to deal with the trust the general population had given them.