Characteristics of patients receiving midwife-led prenatal care in Canada: results from the Maternity Experiences Survey (MES)
Abstract Background The aim of this study was to determine the characteristics of women in Canada who received care from a midwife during their prenatal period. Methods The findings of this study were drawn from the Maternity Experiences Survey (MES), which was a cross-sectional survey that assessed...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:5544f9bc76a440f19aacdbe2eed19d67 2023-05-15T17:22:55+02:00 Characteristics of patients receiving midwife-led prenatal care in Canada: results from the Maternity Experiences Survey (MES) Peri Abdullah Sabrina Gallant Naseem Saghi Alison Macpherson Hala Tamim 2017-06-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-017-1350-4 https://doaj.org/article/5544f9bc76a440f19aacdbe2eed19d67 EN eng BMC http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-017-1350-4 https://doaj.org/toc/1471-2393 doi:10.1186/s12884-017-1350-4 1471-2393 https://doaj.org/article/5544f9bc76a440f19aacdbe2eed19d67 BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, Vol 17, Iss 1, Pp 1-7 (2017) Midwifery Canada Education Alcohol Pregnancy Gynecology and obstetrics RG1-991 article 2017 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-017-1350-4 2022-12-31T05:20:16Z Abstract Background The aim of this study was to determine the characteristics of women in Canada who received care from a midwife during their prenatal period. Methods The findings of this study were drawn from the Maternity Experiences Survey (MES), which was a cross-sectional survey that assessed the experiences of women who gave birth between November 2005 and May 2006. The main outcome variable for this study was the prenatal care provider (i.e. midwife versus other healthcare providers). Demographic, socioeconomic, as well as health and pregnancy factors were evaluated using bivariate and multivariate models of logistic regression. Results A total of 6421 participants were included in this analysis representing a weighted total of 76,508 women. The prevalence of midwife-led prenatal care was 6.1%. The highest prevalence of midwife-led prenatal care was in British Columbia (9.8%), while the lowest prevalence of midwife-led prenatal care was 0.3% representing the cumulative prevalence in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, and Yukon. Factors showing significant association with midwife-led prenatal care were: Aboriginal status (OR = 2.26, 95% CI: 1.41–3.64), higher education with bachelor and graduate degree attainment having higher ORs when compared to high-school or less (OR = 2.71, 95% CI: 1.71–4.31 and OR = 3.17, 95% CI: 1.81–5.55, respectively), and alcohol use (OR = 1.63, 95% CI: 1.17–2.26). Age, marital status, immigrant status, work during pregnancy, household income, previous pregnancies, perceived health, maternal Body Mass Index (BMI), and smoking during the last 3 months of pregnancy were not significantly associated with midwife care. Conclusions In general, women who were more educated, have aboriginal status, and/or are alcohol drinkers were more likely to receive care from midwives. Since MES is the most recent resource that includes information about national midwifery utilization, future studies can provide more up-to-date information ... Article in Journal/Newspaper Newfoundland Prince Edward Island Yukon Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Newfoundland Yukon Canada British Columbia ENVELOPE(-125.003,-125.003,54.000,54.000) BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 17 1 |
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Abstract Background The aim of this study was to determine the characteristics of women in Canada who received care from a midwife during their prenatal period. Methods The findings of this study were drawn from the Maternity Experiences Survey (MES), which was a cross-sectional survey that assessed the experiences of women who gave birth between November 2005 and May 2006. The main outcome variable for this study was the prenatal care provider (i.e. midwife versus other healthcare providers). Demographic, socioeconomic, as well as health and pregnancy factors were evaluated using bivariate and multivariate models of logistic regression. Results A total of 6421 participants were included in this analysis representing a weighted total of 76,508 women. The prevalence of midwife-led prenatal care was 6.1%. The highest prevalence of midwife-led prenatal care was in British Columbia (9.8%), while the lowest prevalence of midwife-led prenatal care was 0.3% representing the cumulative prevalence in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, and Yukon. Factors showing significant association with midwife-led prenatal care were: Aboriginal status (OR = 2.26, 95% CI: 1.41–3.64), higher education with bachelor and graduate degree attainment having higher ORs when compared to high-school or less (OR = 2.71, 95% CI: 1.71–4.31 and OR = 3.17, 95% CI: 1.81–5.55, respectively), and alcohol use (OR = 1.63, 95% CI: 1.17–2.26). Age, marital status, immigrant status, work during pregnancy, household income, previous pregnancies, perceived health, maternal Body Mass Index (BMI), and smoking during the last 3 months of pregnancy were not significantly associated with midwife care. Conclusions In general, women who were more educated, have aboriginal status, and/or are alcohol drinkers were more likely to receive care from midwives. Since MES is the most recent resource that includes information about national midwifery utilization, future studies can provide more up-to-date information ... |
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Characteristics of patients receiving midwife-led prenatal care in Canada: results from the Maternity Experiences Survey (MES) |
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Characteristics of patients receiving midwife-led prenatal care in Canada: results from the Maternity Experiences Survey (MES) |
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Characteristics of patients receiving midwife-led prenatal care in Canada: results from the Maternity Experiences Survey (MES) |
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