The transformation of the profession of a midwife In modern Russia
- Authors: Borozdina E.A1, Kuznetsova V.V2
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Affiliations:
- European University at St. Petersburg
- Research Institute of obstetrics, gynecology and reproduction. D.O. Ott
- Issue: Vol 21, No 3 (2019)
- Pages: 38-40
- Section: Articles
- URL: https://journals.eco-vector.com/0025-8342/article/view/113053
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.29296/25879979-2019-03-11
- ID: 113053
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Abstract
A sociological view on the profession of midwife is presented. Midwives not only provide medical care, but also support patients emotionally. Special emphasis has been made on the question of the prestige of the midwifery profession in contemporary Russia
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About the authors
E. A Borozdina
European University at St. Petersburg
Email: eborozdina@eu.spb.ru
Cand. Sociology Sci.
V. V Kuznetsova
Research Institute of obstetrics, gynecology and reproduction. D.O. Ottsenior midwife
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