Behavioural factors associated with fear of litigation as a driver for the increased use of caesarean sections: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore the behavioural drivers of fear of litigation among healthcare providers influencing caesarean section (CS) rates.

Design

Scoping review.

Data sources

We searched MEDLINE, Scopus and WHO Global Index (1 January 2001 to 9 March 2022).

Data extraction and synthesis

Data were extracted using a form specifically designed for this review and we conducted content analysis using textual coding for relevant themes. We used the WHO principles for the adoption of a behavioural science perspective in public health developed by the WHO Technical Advisory Group for Behavioural Sciences and Insights to organise and analyse the findings. We used a narrative approach to summarise the findings.

Results

We screened 2968 citations and 56 were included.

SUBMITTER: Elaraby S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10124311 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature