Is maternity care in Scotland equitable? Results of a national maternity care survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

High-quality maternity care is key to long-term improvements in population health. However, even within developed welfare systems, some mothers and babies experience poorer care and outcomes. This study aimed to explore whether women's experiences of maternity care in Scotland differs by their physical or sociodemographic characteristics.

Design

Secondary analysis of the 2015 Scottish Maternity Care Experience Survey. The questionnaire was based on the Care Quality Commission English maternity survey.

Setting

National Health Service maternity care in Scotland.

Participants

The survey was distributed to 5025 women who gave birth in Scotland during February and March 2015 with 2036 respondents (41%).

Main outcome measures

The questionnaire explor

SUBMITTER: Cheyne H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6443049 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature