دور الحكومة التركية في تطوير المهن الصحية (القبالة والتمريض أنموذجاً) (1923-1938).

Abstract

The midwifery and nursing profession in Turkey witnessed a great development during the period (1923-1938), which coincided with the establishment of the Turkish Republic under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. The new government focused on modernizing the health system and enhancing the role of women in society, which was directly reflected in the midwifery and nursing profession, which gave women the opportunity to engage in education and work in these professions. The government launched several campaigns to raise the level of health care, including building model hospitals, health schools, and training cadres. The state established midwifery and nursing schools to qualify health workers according to modern standards. Laws were also issued to regulate the midwifery and nursing profession, which helped enhance the status of the profession and control the work of practitioners. These laws played an important role in defining the duties and responsibilities of workers in the field, and ensuring the provision of more efficient health care. Despite the efforts made, the development of the midwifery and nursing profession during this period faced challenges such as the lack of qualified cadres, weak capabilities in rural areas, and the difficulty of changing social concepts about the role of women in health care. These developments contributed in the long run to laying the foundations for a modern health system in Turkey, and this stage witnessed the establishment of a specialized educational system in the profession of midwifery and nursing, which led to the graduation of generations of qualified midwives and nurses who contributed to improving public health