What are the influences on women's preferences and decision-making when planning mode of birth in high-income countries? A qualitative systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

In antenatal care in the UK NHS, the concept of choice of mode of birth (MOB) has been recommended for some years but is still poorly operationalised. Proactive, routine provision of balanced and relevant information to women in antenatal care can be supported by using decision aids but such an aid does not currently exist. The objective of this qualitative systematic review was to identify the factors shaping women's MOB preference and the barriers and facilitators to supported MOB decision-making.

Data sources

Seven major electronic databases were searched for articles published in English between 2011 and November 2022. Study eligibility criteria Eligible studies were of any design and provided qualitative data from currently or previously pregnant women in high

SUBMITTER: Cruickshank MD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12496482 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature