What do popular Spanish women's magazines say about caesarean section? A 21-year survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Caesarean section (CS) rates are increasing worldwide and maternal request is cited as one of the main reasons for this trend. Women's preferences for route of delivery are influenced by popular media, including magazines. We assessed the information on CS presented in Spanish women's magazines.

Design

Systematic review.

Setting

Women's magazines printed from 1989 to 2009 with the largest national distribution.

Sample

Articles with any information on CS.

Methods

Articles were selected, read and abstracted in duplicate. Sources of information, scientific accuracy, comprehensiveness and women's testimonials were objectively extracted using a content analysis form designed for this study.

Main outcome measures

Accuracy, comprehensiveness a

SUBMITTER: Torloni MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4162994 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature