Childbirth in the north. A qualitative study in the Moose Factory zone.
Cree women from the Moose Factory zone were asked about their views on evacuation for childbirth. Significant concerns cited were separation from children, loneliness, boredom, and the hospital accommodations. Shopping, the medical staff and equipment, and the opportunity to visit relatives were considered positive factors. Suggested improvements were to bring along family members, to provide alternative accommodation, and to have activities to occupy the time.
Department of Family Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Ont.
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D000328:Adult; D000401:Aircraft; D001294:Attitude to Health / Q000208:ethnology*; D002755:Choice Behavior; D004522:Educational Status; D005260:Female; D006291:Health Policy; D006302:Health Services Research; D006801:Humans; D007198:Indians, North American / Q000523:psychology*; D008427:Maternal Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards*; D008507:Medically Underserved Area; D009864:Ontario; D010298:Parity; D017060:Patient Satisfaction / Q000208:ethnology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014187:Transportation of Patients / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*