Table 4 Frequency and percentage distribution of the nursing and midwifery governance instruments in various African countries. N = 16
From: An overview of nursing and midwifery leadership, governance structures, and instruments in Africa
Nursing/ Midwifery Governance Instruments | Mean Years since the development | 95% CI | Available to the Public n(%) | Effectively operational on ground n(%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursing/Midwifery Policy | 17 (± 15.5) | -.325- 22.8 | ||
Yes 11 (68.75) | Yes 9 (82) | Yes 9 (82) | ||
No 5(31.25) | No 2 ( 18) | No 2 (18) | ||
Nursing/Midwifery Strategic Plan | 3.5 (± 3.7) | -.92–12.4 | ||
Yes 9 (44) | Yes 6(67) | Yes 3 (33) | ||
No 7 (56) | No 3(33) | No 6 (67) | ||
Nursing/Midwifery Schemes of Service | 4.5 (± 2.9) | -.093–9.0 | ||
Yes 5 (31%) | Yes 4 (80) | Yes 2 (40) | ||
No 11 (69%) | No 1 (20) | No 3( 60) | ||
Nursing/Midwifery Scope of Practice | 13.4 (± 14.1) | 1.5–11.4 | ||
Yes 11(68.75) | Yes 10 (91) | Yes 9 (82) | ||
No 5 (31.25) | No 1(8) | No 2 (18) | ||
Nursing/Midwifery Codes of Conduct and Ethics | 7.1(± 4.0) | -1.16 -16.1 | ||
Yes 15 (93.75) | Yes 14 (88) | 13 (86.6) | ||
No 1 (6.25) | No 1 (12) | 2 (13.4) |