title: The midwife in Indonesia.
abstract: In Indonesia, where a large percentage of the population lives in rural areas, the traditional midwife or dukun is essential in the field of obstetrics. Means to further her knowledge and improve her skills so that the population at large may benefit are discussed.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002662:Child Health Services; D003479:Curriculum; D005193:Family Planning Services; D006801:Humans; D007214:Indonesia; D008427:Maternal Health Services; D008880:Midwifery / Q000193:education; D009721:Nurse Midwives / Q000193:education; D000078329:Workforce