Women's perceptions of medicalised pregnancy and childbirth: an exploratory sequential mixed-method protocol study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The present study aimed to develop and assess psychometric properties of an instrument to measure the perception of women regarding the medicalisation of pregnancy and childbirth.

Method

This is a sequential exploratory mixed-method protocol study and will be conducted in three phases. In the first phase of the study, the hybrid conceptual model will define and explain the components of medicalisation. The hybrid approach includes a theoretical review (literature review) and a qualitative study. Using the results of the first phase, in the second phase of the study, the primary dimensions and items of the instrument will be developed. In the third phase, the psychometric properties of the designed instrument will be evaluated. Psychometric steps include face val

SUBMITTER: Alizadeh S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11881168 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature