Abstracts
     
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As the title of the conference suggests, the main theme concerns the revival of midwifery profession after decades of medicalization. The conference will explore how midwives would contribute to the development of women-centred care, the philosophy of maternity services that the midwifery profession is aiming at. Midwives are the experts in normal pregnancy, childbirth and postnatal care, and provide integrated care across the primary and secondary sectors. Midwife-led care is popular with women, cost-effective and delivers good outcomes.

We welcome abstracts of research studies or initiatives that are related to the conference theme and which can lead to improving midwifery practice, management and/or education.

     
    Abstract Selection Criteria
    The selection of abstracts by the Scientific Committee will be based on the following aspects which will be assessed with equal weights:
    a. Relevance of the objectives to the Conference theme
    b. Innovation and originality
    c. Appropriateness of the methodology and conclusion
    d. Applicability of the results to practices
    e. Clarity of presentation
    Relevant case studies or reviews are also welcome.
       
   
  Abstract Submission
  For the abstract submission of the International Confederation of Midwives Asia Pacific Regional Conference, you have the choice of either E-mail submission or paper submission. Abstracts must be typed double spaced in English using 12 point font size and no more than 300 words in length. The Scientific Committee accepts no responsibility for late abstracts regardless of the reason.

The deadline for the submission was 31 July 2003.
       
    E-mail Submission
    For those wishing to submit an abstract via e-mail, please complete the following steps:
    1. Complete the form and return, together with your abstract, to midwives@netvigator.com. All submitted abstracts must be stored in the format of a MS Word document. For any tables or graphs (in black ink) you want to be included in your abstract, please send a separate attachment together with your submitted abstract. Please note they should be fitted within the border of the abstract Form.
    2. Acknowledgement will be sent to you upon receipt of your abstract.
       
    Paper Submission
    For those who prefer to submit the abstract in paper form may complete and return the attached abstract form (both sides) in triplicate. DO NOT fasten them together with paper clips or staples.
Abstracts of paper submission must be typed within the black frame using a good quality typewriter or printer and must not be bent or folded - please include a cardboard backing to protect the abstract in transit.
       
 
  Notification to Authors
    1. Authors will be notified of the acceptance of abstracts by 15 September 2003. They will be informed as to whether they are to present their abstract orally or in the form of a poster. Full instruction concerning the preparation and presentation of both forms of presentation will also be issued.
    2. The authors of all successful abstracts will be required to register for the conference.
    3. If for unforeseen reasons that an abstract cannot be presented, the presenter should contact the Conference Secretariat no later than 30 September 2003.