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However, there is no evidence of the implementation status and factors that limit the much-needed OSCE practice in the study area.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Objective<\/jats:title>\n To assess OSCE implementation among midwifery and nursing educators in the South and Central region of Ethiopian universities, 2023.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n An institution-based cross-sectional study with a mixed approach was used among 269 midwifery and nursing educators and 15 key informants from 8 May to 10 June 2023. All midwifery and nursing educators were included from randomly selected 4 universities in southern and central Ethiopia. Quantitative data were collected using pretested self-administered questionnaires and were analyzed using descriptive statistics and logistic regression. With a p-value of less than 0.05, which denotes statistical significance, a corresponding 95% confidence interval (CI) was calculated. Qualitative data was collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed using open-code software Version 4.02, and findings were used to support quantitative findings.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n A total of 260 (97%) educators participated in this study, and 43.5% (95% CI 37.4\u201349.5) of them had a good OSCE implementation. Training in OSCE (AOR\u2009=\u20092.07, 95% CI 1.03\u20134.17), having an OSCE checklist (AOR\u2009=\u20091.89, 95% CI 1.05\u20133.42), having equipment (AOR\u2009=\u20092.36, 95% CI 1.03\u20135.39) and negative perceptions toward OSCE (AOR\u2009=\u20090.53, 95% CI 0.31\u20130.92) were significantly associated, and poor organization and planning, perceptions towards OSCE, shortage of resources and insufficient number and duration of the station were found by qualitative study.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n Less than half of educators have had a good OSCE implementation. Training, equipment, checklists, and perceptions highlight issues such as poor organization and planning, resource, and time allocation stations found as influencing factors. 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