Role of self-efficacy in birth choice.
The incidence of vaginal birth after cesarean section is relatively low, although the procedure is of minimal risk to the mother and fetus. The article reports a pilot study designed to investigate whether a relationship exists between the concept of self-efficacy and delivery choice. The Childbirth Self-Efficacy Inventory, a self-administered questionnaire, was completed by 74 pregnant women. The study found that women choosing elective repeat cesarean delivery had lower self-efficacy scores on the instrument. The results suggest the need for further research using assessment of preoutcome, postoutcome, and self-efficacy expectancy scores with specifically designed classes for women who have had a previous cesarean birth.
Dilks
F M
FM
Brigham Obstetrics/Gynecology Group, Brigham and Women's Hospital, USA.
Beal
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JA
D000328:Adult; D002755:Choice Behavior; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007743:Labor, Obstetric; D009035:Mothers / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011247:Pregnancy; D012649:Self Concept; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D016064:Vaginal Birth after Cesarean