Validation of the Greek version of Mother's Autonomy in Decision Making (MADM) scale.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Ensuring expectant mothers have the capacity to make well-informed decisions regarding their prenatal care, encompassing medical interventions, and birthing preferences are crucial for fostering favorable health outcomes for both mother and newborn. The Mother's Autonomy in Decision Making (MADM) scale serves as a commonly utilized tool for evaluating the autonomy of pregnant women in the decision-making processes related to prenatal care and childbirth. The aim of this study is to validate the MADM scale in women who had at least one home childbirth experience in Greece.

Methods

A retrospective online survey collected data from Greek women with home childbirth experience (January 2010 - December 2023). We utilized a self-administered questionnaire and the Greek

SUBMITTER: Serpetini E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11229043 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature