1. Objectifs

Intentions :
« This article will show the process and the results of a conceptual study aiming to sort out the principal components of the concept of pregnancy planning in order to develop a valid and reliable measuring instrument. » (p. 42)

2. Méthode

Échantillon/Matériau :
- 25 participants

Type de traitement des données :
Analyse de contenu

3. Résumé

« Background. Pregnancy planning is becoming an important issue in preconception health promotion. Unfortunately, its definition and measurement remain imprecise.
Objectives. To develop an operational definition and to identify the essential components of the concept of pregnancy planning.
Concept analysis method. Six steps from Walker and Avant’s concept analysis procedure were used. Data were collected through a literature review, interviews with key informants and three focus groups for a total of 25 participants.
Results. The concept analysis yielded a conceptual framework comprising three essential components: attitude, timing and sexual behavior. Pregnancy planning is defined as the adoption of an attitude centered on conception which includes sexual behaviors (proceptive or contraceptive) and timing. Moreover, pregnancy planning is not a clear-cut phenomenon, questions about which women can answer with a simple ’yes’ or ’no’. Rather, it is a dynamic process that evolves according to contextual factors (such as age, relationship, job security, and financial security).
Conclusion. The results provide both conceptual and operational definitions of pregnancy planning. From these results an instrument evaluating the intensity of pregnancy planning can be developed for epidemiological research and promotional purposes. » (p. 40)