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However, evidence on EI among midwives, particularly in northern Ghana, remains limited.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study assessed the association between self\u2010reported EI and organizational commitment, work engagement, and job performance among midwives in the Tamale Metropolis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      A quantitative cross\u2010sectional analytical design was employed among midwives (\n                      <jats:italic>N<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u2009254) working in the Tamale Metropolis. Data were analyzed using SAS JMP Pro Version 17.1 and R software Version 4.2.3.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Overall, only 13.4% of the midwives demonstrated high EI, indicating that relatively few participants reported high levels of this important professional competency. Path analysis revealed that EI was positively associated with organizational commitment (\n                      <jats:italic>\u03b2<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.34, 95% confidence interval (CI): [0.21, 0.47],\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; 0.001), work engagement (\n                      <jats:italic>\u03b2<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.37, 95% CI: [0.27, 0.45],\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; 0.001), and job performance (\n                      <jats:italic>\u03b2<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.41, 95% CI: [0.31, 0.51],\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; 0.001). EI was also positively associated with normative commitment (\n                      <jats:italic>\u03b2<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.33, 95% CI: [0.22, 0.44],\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; 0.001), continuance commitment (\n                      <jats:italic>\u03b2<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.26, 95% CI: [0.15, 0.37],\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; 0.001), affective commitment (\n                      <jats:italic>\u03b2<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.20, 95% CI: [0.04, 0.36],\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 0.013), absorption (\n                      <jats:italic>\u03b2<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.34, 95% CI: [0.24, 0.44],\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; 0.001), dedication (\n                      <jats:italic>\u03b2<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.36, 95% CI: [0.27, 0.45],\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; 0.001), vigor (\n                      <jats:italic>\u03b2<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.25, 95% CI: [0.15, 0.35],\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; 0.001), task performance (\n                      <jats:italic>\u03b2<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.38, 95% CI: [0.29, 0.47],\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; 0.001), and contextual performance (\n                      <jats:italic>\u03b2<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.42, 95% CI: [0.33, 0.53],\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; 0.001). Age was the only significant predictor in adjusted analysis, limiting explanatory power.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>EI was positively associated with organizational commitment, work engagement, and job performance among midwives. Conclusions are based on a single metropolis, cross sectional design limiting causal attribution. However, incorporating EI training into midwifery education and professional development may strengthen workforce effectiveness.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Implications for Nursing Management<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>EI may be a relevant consideration in midwifery workforce development and professional development initiatives. 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