A tool to measure fathers’ attitudes and needs in relation to birth

Caroline J. Hollins Martin

A tool to measure fathers’ attitudes and needs in relation to birth

Caroline J. Hollins Martin

Glasgow Caledonian University

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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
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

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