Lived experiences of women during induction of labour at a tertiary hospital in Ghana: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT: Induction of labour (IOL) has become a major and vital maternal health intervention to facilitate childbirth and minimize the rising caesarean section rates globally. However, there is limited information to facilitate appropriate client counselling, birth preparedness and informed decision making although the procedure has inherent tendency for adverse maternal/perinatal outcomes. Given the need for optimal client education and shared decision making in maternal health, this study explored women's knowledge and their lived experiences of IOL. This qualitative study used in-depth interviews, conducted at the largest teaching hospital in Ghana. Purposive sampling was used to recruit the study participants. Data analysis was performed based on thematic content using inductive framework synth

SUBMITTER: Atobrah-Apraku K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10868737 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature