Factors Contributing to Uptake of Stillbirth Evaluations: A Qualitative Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The purpose of this study was to explore individuals' beliefs, values, and experiences surrounding stillbirth evaluation decisions.

Design

Qualitative research.

Setting

University of Utah Health.

Population

Parents who experienced a stillbirth in the past 5 years (n = 19) were interviewed about their experiences and decision to consent to or decline stillbirth evaluations, such as autopsy, placental histopathology, or genetic testing.

Methods

Qualitative content analysis.

Main outcome measures

Barriers and facilitators to parentsstillbirth postmortem decision-making.

Results

Participants communicated several facilitators and barriers that contributed to their stillbirth evaluation decision. Reasons for consenting to evaluations we

SUBMITTER: Riches NO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11879755 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature