1. Objectifs

Intentions :
«The objectives of this study were: (1) To understand the preconceptions women have of group prenatal care; (2) To explore the factors that influence women to choose group versus individual prenatal care; and (2) [sic] To describe the differences in expectations and choices of prenatal care between Canadian-born and immigrant women.» (p. 5)

2. Méthode

Échantillon/Matériau :
«Participants of the study consisted of Canadian-born and immigrant pregnant women receiving individual (n = 6) and group (n = 6) prenatal care at an academic primary care clinic serving a multicultural population.» (p. 5)

Instruments :
Guide d’entretien semi-directif

Type de traitement des données :
Analyse de contenu

3. Résumé

«Nine main themes emerged from the interview data and presented as per the three study objectives. 1) Three main themes were identified for women‘s preconceptions of group prenatal: a lack of understanding and unfamiliarity with group prenatal care; perceived benefits that attract women to group prenatal care; and concerns with a group format of care that may deter women from choosing this model. 2) Four themes emerged related to factors influencing women‘s choices of prenatal care: feelings about pregnancy; prenatal care preferences; perceived need for and access to social support; and past experiences with healthcare providers. 3) Two themes emerged that illustrated two key differences in expectations of prenatal care between Canadian-born and immigrant women‘s choices: overall expectations of prenatal care and cultural preferences in regards to type of healthcare provider and individual versus group care. Findings […] indicate that a group prenatal care model is attractive to women seeking holistic care typical of midwifery. It appears that a group format of care may offer additional social support for some women seeking additional help, if their friends and family are less available in their social networks.» (p. 5-6)