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Introduction-Objective: Problem solving is very important in the professional midwifery care process. The development of critical thinking in the student period when the first steps of the midwifery profession are taken; plays an important role in providing quality care. This research was carried out to determine the critical thinking levels of midwifery students and to determine the change between classes during learning. Materials-Methods: The sample of this study, which was conducted in the spring term of 2020-2021, cross-sectionally; It consisted of 268 students. In the research; socio-demographic data form and Critical Thinking Tendency Scale were used Kolmogorov Smirnov test was used to evaluate the distribution of data, number, percentage, mean, median, standard deviation, smallest value and maximum value were used in the display of descriptive statistics, and p<0.05 was the cutoff value for relevance. accepted. Results: Midwifery students' critical thinking disposition score; It was found to be 109.40±23.83. Students' critical thinking dispositions; income status, education level of the father, choosing the midwifery department willingly, and thinking that they are academically successful (p<0.05). In addition, critical thinking increased as the grade level increased. Conclusion: Although the critical thinking tendencies of midwifery students vary according to their socio-demographic characteristics, they increase as their grade levels increase. Midwifery education positively affects critical thinking.

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