Abstract
The aim was to develop a scale—the Birth Participation Scale (BPS)—which midwives can use to measure fathers’ attitudes and needs in relation to birth participation. The objectives were to use the BPS to: detect whether fathers genuinely want to be present at the birth; identify localized perceptions and fears fathers may have about birth participation; and ascertain whether being present at the birth was a rewarding experience.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 432-437 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | British Journal of Midwifery |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jul 2008 |
Keywords
- midwifery
- birth participation scale
- BPS
- fathers