Portrayal of caesarean section in Brazilian women's magazines: 20 year review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess the quality and comprehensiveness of the information on caesarean section provided in Brazilian women's magazines.

Design

Review of articles published during 1988-2008 in top selling women's magazines.

Setting

Brazil, one of the countries with the highest caesarean section rates in the world.

Data sources

Women's magazines with the largest distribution during the study period, identified through the official national media indexing organisations.

Selection criteria

Articles with objective scientific information or advice, comments, opinions, or the experience of ordinary women or celebrities on delivery by caesarean section.

Main outcome measures

Sources of information mentioned by the author of the article, the accuracy and co

SUBMITTER: Torloni MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3026601 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature