Effective Factors on Educational Status of Midwifery Students in Babol University of Medical Sciences

Students’ educational success is of utmost importance. As educational slump has always been a great concern in different fields, this study was conducted to assess ≤the effective factors on educational status of midwifery students in Babol University of Medical Sciences.

This descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 152 midwifery students. According to the Grade Point Average (GPA) of previous terms, students were classified into three groups including good (GPA≥17), average (14<GPA<17) and weak (GPA≤14). Data was collected using a researcher-made questionnaire.

Out of 152 midwifery students, %10.5 were regarded as weak, %76.3 and %13.2were regarded as average and good respectively. In three groups, there were no significant difference considering demographic, family, social and economical factors; however, mental factors including family problems (p=0.03), relationship with the sex (p=0.007) and communicational problems with friends of the same sex (p=0.024) were more prevalent in poor students compared to the other groups. Among educational factors attending classes (p=0.007), educational planning (p=0.023) and taking notes in class (p=0.03) were significantly effective factors.

According to our findings, factors effective on mental health and education have the highest influence on the students’ educational status. Consequently, psychological and educational counseling and holding workshops about planning, studying and learning methods are essential.