Experience of induction of labour: a cross-sectional postnatal survey of women at UK maternity units.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study explored women's views and experiences of key elements of the induction of labour (IOL) process, including at home or in hospital cervical ripening (CR).

Design

A questionnaire-based postnatal survey undertaken as part of the CHOICE Study process evaluation. The questionnaire was administered online and included fixed response and free-text options.

Setting

National Health Service maternity units in the UK.

Participants

309 women who had an IOL.

Outcome measures

The primary outcome measure was experience of IOL. Few women returned home during CR, meaning that statistical comparison between those who experienced home-based and hospital-based CR was not possible. Findings are reported as descriptive statistics with content analysis of

SUBMITTER: Harkness M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10174017 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature