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A preliminary profile of A ustralian women accessing doula care: Findings from the A ustralian L ongitudinal S tudy on W omen's H ealth
Author(s) -
Steel Amie,
Frawley Jane,
Sibbritt David,
Adams Jon
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.734
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1479-828X
pISSN - 0004-8666
DOI - 10.1111/ajo.12123
Subject(s) - maternity care , longitudinal study , nursing , health care , longitudinal data , medicine , psychology , demography , sociology , political science , pathology , law
Despite growing interest and controversy regarding the value of doulas in contemporary maternity care, little is known about the profile of women who choose to involve a doula in their care team. This preliminary analysis indicates that women's attitudes towards maternity care may influence their use of a doula more so than demographic factors. Further research examining these issues in more detail is needed for all those involved in maternity care to ensure safe maternal and fetal outcomes.