The College of Nursing at Hawler Medical University is proud to extend its warmest congratulations to Master’s candidate Ms. Bafrin Salim Abdullah on the successful completion and defense of her Master’s thesis entitled:
“Prevalence and Predictors of Perineal Tears Among Multiparous Women in Maternity Teaching Hospital: An Observational Study.”
The thesis defense took place on the twenty-second of November, two thousand twenty-five, in accordance with the academic standards and regulations governing postgraduate programs.
Examination Committee
The thesis was examined by a distinguished committee composed of:
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Professor Dr. Nurhan Zaki Shakir
Tishk International University – College of Nursing
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Assistant Professor Dr. Kazhan Ibrahim Mahmood
Maternal Nursing – Hawler Medical University, College of Nursing
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Assistant Professor Dr. Suhaila Mohammed Ali
Maternal Nursing – University of Kirkuk, College of Nursing
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Professor Dr. Hamdiya Mirkhan Ahmed
Maternal Nursing – Hawler Medical University, College of Health Sciences
Member and Thesis Supervisor
The committee commended Ms. Abdullah for the scientific value of her work, the methodological clarity of her observational study, and the relevance of her findings for improving maternal health outcomes in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq.
Institutional Recognition
The College of Nursing takes particular pride in recognizing Ms. Bafrin Salim Abdullah as the first healthcare professional in both the Kurdistan Region and Iraq to earn a Master’s degree specifically in the field of Midwifery. This historic academic achievement is a testament to her dedication, exceptional scholarship, and commitment to advancing maternal health practice and research.
Her work contributes meaningfully to a critical area of women’s health, offering evidence-based insights on perineal tear prevalence and associated predictors, and reinforcing the importance of high-quality intrapartum care.
Acknowledgements
The defense session was held in the presence of the College Dean, Assistant Professor Dr. Vian Naqshbandi, whose leadership and support for academic advancement are deeply appreciated.
Special appreciation is extended to:
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Dr. Sahar Ismail, Head of the Midwifery Department
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Dr. Dler Hamid Ismail, Director of Higher Education Affairs
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All distinguished faculty members of the College, whose guidance and academic mentorship contributed to the success of the candidate
Their collective support played an essential role in facilitating a rigorous and successful defense.
Closing Remarks
The College of Nursing extends its heartfelt congratulations to Ms. Bafrin Salim Abdullah on this remarkable academic milestone. We wish her continued success in her professional and scholarly journey, and we look forward to her future contributions to maternal and women’s health in the Kurdistan Region and beyond.