Table 3.
Summary characteristics of interviewed midwives
| Midwife | Clinic | Level of experience prior to entry | Program Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1M1 | 1a | In retirement | 1 year 8 months |
| E1M2 | 1a | Worked for a year in private clinic | 9 months |
| E2M1 | 2 | Year compulsory youth service | 5 years |
| E2M2 | 2 | In retirement | 3 years 9 months |
| E3M1 | 3 | Newly qualified | 4 months |
| E3M2 | 3 | Year compulsory youth service | 1 year 4 months |
| K1M1 | 1 | Over 18 years | 4 years 7 months |
| K1M2 | 1 | Newly qualified | 4 years |
| K2M1 | 2 | Newly qualified | 10 months |
| K2M2 | 2 | Newly qualified | 4 years |
| K3M1 | 3 | In retirement | 4 years |
| Kw1M1 | 1 | In retirement | 5 years 3 months |
| Kw1M2 | 1 | Year compulsory youth service | 3 years |
| Kw2M1 | 2 | In retirement | 5 years |
| Kw3M1 | 3 | In retirement | 4 years |
| Kw3M2 | 3 | In retirement | 2 years |
aThis facility was from a new updated version of the program that included additional program components such as facility upgrades