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Reasons Why Pregnant Women Participate in Ultrasound Research Involving Transvaginal Scans
Author(s) -
Meagher Barbara T.,
Campos Marissa R.,
Thornton Patrick,
Klima Carrie,
Peters Tara A.,
Hallberg Josefin,
Ulfhager Emma,
O'Brien William D.,
McFarlin Barbara L.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of ultrasound in medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.574
H-Index - 91
eISSN - 1550-9613
pISSN - 0278-4297
DOI - 10.1002/jum.15248
Subject(s) - medicine , thematic analysis , qualitative research , ethnic group , obstetrics , gynecology , family medicine , social science , sociology , anthropology
Objectives The aim of this study was to explore the motivations of pregnant women in participating in an ultrasound study and the acceptability of vaginal ultrasound examinations. Methods A prospective sample of 270 women were asked one question: “Can you tell me what motivated you to participate in the study?” The data were then analyzed through a qualitative thematic analysis with an inductive approach. In addition to the thematic analysis, quantification of the data was performed to enhance the qualitative result. Results Through the thematic analysis, 5 themes emerged from the responses of the participants: altruism, research, personal experience, personal benefit, and finding out. All responses were relatively short, and some responses included more than one theme. Conclusions Vaginal ultrasound examinations were acceptable to the participants, and pregnant women had many motivations to participate. Regardless of race, ethnicity, or insurance status, the women in our study were altruistic and curious about our research.