Exploring Taiwanese Womens' Decision-making Regarding Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Section

The incidence of caesarean section (CS) has increased globally. Taiwan's statistics report a higher incidence of repeat CS compared to vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC). This is concerning, as repeat CS are associated with increased maternal morbidity and mortality, and neonatal respiratory problems. VBAC is an approach which reduces the likelihood of such birth complications. However, there is limited information about Taiwanese women's decision regarding VBAC and their participation in decision-making. There is also a gap in literature about information for women about CS and VBAC.

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Key information

Conditions

Caesarean Section

Age range

20 year and older

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Chang Gung Institute of Technology

Taoyuan, Taiwan

About this study

Ajzen's Theory of Planned Behaviour will theoretically underpin the study. A qualitative descriptive design using purposive sampling of 20 Taiwanese pregnant women who have previously had a CS with a live baby will be recruited from Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taiwan. In-depth interviews will be carried out in three phases: (1) between 34 weeks to 38 weeks of women's pregnancy; (2) on the third day after childbirth; and (3) at the fourth week after birth, the end of confinement. Boyatzis' Data Driven approach will be adopted to thematically analyze the data.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Have had a previous CS with a live baby
Currently at 34 to 38 weeks of pregnancy
Medically eligible for a VBAC
Have chosen to have a natural birth
20 years old and over
Able to converse in Mandarin and/or Taiwanese

Exclusion criteria

Previous myomectomy
Previous classical caesarean section
Two previous caesarean section
Pregnant with complications

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2010
Study completion: 2010
First posted: Sep 28, 2010
Registry last updated: Apr 26, 2011

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