The Effects of Competence and Hardiness on Midwife Performance in the Maternity Ward of Dr. Slamet Garut Regional Hospital

competence, hardiness, midwife performance, maternity ward, hospital human resource management, psychological resilience

Authors

  • Dhanny Primantara Johari Santoso Master of Management Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Islam Bandung
  • Muhardi Master of Management Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Islam Bandung
  • Titik Respati Master of Management Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Islam Bandung
  • Dede R Oktini Master of Management Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Islam Bandung
  • Rabiatul Adwiyah Master of Management Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Islam Bandung
July 9, 2026
July 15, 2026

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Midwife performance plays a crucial role in ensuring safe, responsive, and high-quality maternity services. This study examined the effects of competence and hardiness on midwife performance in the Maternity Ward of Dr. Slamet Garut Regional Hospital. A quantitative descriptive-verificative design was employed involving all 70 maternity ward employees through a saturated sampling technique. Data were collected using structured Likert-scale questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics, multiple linear regression, t-tests, F-tests, and the coefficient of determination. Competence was measured through motives, traits, self-concept, knowledge, and skills, whereas hardiness was assessed based on commitment, control, and challenge. Midwife performance was evaluated using work quantity, work quality, and efficiency and timeliness. The findings revealed that competence (89.62%), hardiness (89.76%), and midwife performance (85.57%) were all categorized as very good. Regression analysis demonstrated that both competence and hardiness had positive and significant partial effects on midwife performance, with hardiness showing a stronger standardized effect than competence. Simultaneously, both variables significantly influenced performance, explaining 53.6% of its variance (Adjusted R² = 0.536). These findings emphasize that strengthening psychological hardiness alongside professional competence is essential for improving midwife performance in demanding maternity healthcare environments.