Study of Student Midwife Support Circle Intervention to Reduce Burnout and Improve Resilience and Professional Belonging in Midwifery Students

What this Trial Is About

Midwifery students often face multiple stressors including traumatic clinical experiences and psychosocial challenges that can harm their emotional well-being. These stressors can lead to burnout, secondary traumatic stress, compassion fatigue, and a reduced sense of belonging. This research aims to evaluate the effect of the Student Midwife Support Circle Intervention on midwifery students levels of burnout, resilience, and professional belonging, addressing a critical need for supportive measures in this population. The study involves two groups a control group that continues with routine training without additional intervention, and an experimental group participating in structured Student Midwife Support Circle sessions. These sessions are voluntary, held every two weeks in small groups of 10-12 students, lasting two hours on campus in a comfortable, safe environment. The sessions include storytelling, mindfulness, personal reflection, and creative activities, all facilitated by a midwifery academic. Participants will be assessed at the start and 14 weeks after the intervention for burnout, psychological resilience, and belonging levels. The study includes regular monitoring through these evaluations to measure the impact of the support circles. The total duration covers the intervention period and follow-up assessments, with the aim of understanding how this approach might support midwifery students emotional health and professional identity.

The Effect of Student-Midwife Support Circle Intervention on Burnout, Resilience, and Professional Belonging Levels of Midwifery Students