Journal article
Factors influencing the implementation of labour companionship: Formative qualitative research in Thailand
S Rungreangkulkij, A Ratinthorn, P Lumbiganon, RI Zahroh, C Hanson, A Dumont, M De Loenzien, AP Betrán, MA Bohren
BMJ Open | BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP | Published : 2022
Abstract
Introduction WHO recommends that all women have the option to have a companion of their choice throughout labour and childbirth. Despite clear benefits of labour companionship, including better birth experiences and reduced caesarean section, labour companionship is not universally implemented. In Thailand, there are no policies for public hospitals to support companionship. This study aims to understand factors affecting implementation of labour companionship in Thailand. Methods This is formative qualitative research to inform the 'Appropriate use of caesarean section through QUALIty DECision-making by women and providers' (QUALI-DEC) study, to design, adapt and implement a strategy to opt..
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Awarded by Australian Research Council
Funding Acknowledgements
This study is part of the QUALI-DEC-project which is cofunded by the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 847567 and by UNDP-UNFPA-UNICEF-WHO-World Bank Special Programme of Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction (HRP), a cosponsored programme executed by the World Health Organization (WHO) in the Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research (SRH). MAB is supported by an Australian Research Council Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DE200100264) and a Dame Kate Campbell Fellowship (University of Melbourne Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences).