Is maternity care in Scotland equitable? Results of a national maternity care survey

BMJ Open
Helen CheyneEmma Milburn

Abstract

High-quality maternity care is key to long-term improvements in population health. However, even within developed welfare systems, some mothers and babies experience poorer care and outcomes. This study aimed to explore whether women's experiences of maternity care in Scotland differs by their physical or sociodemographic characteristics. Secondary analysis of the 2015 Scottish Maternity Care Experience Survey. The questionnaire was based on the Care Quality Commission English maternity survey. National Health Service maternity care in Scotland. The survey was distributed to 5025 women who gave birth in Scotland during February and March 2015 with 2036 respondents (41%). The questionnaire explored aspects of care processes and interpersonal care experienced from the first antenatal contact (booking) to 6 weeks following the birth. The analysis investigated whether experiences were related to age, parity, deprivation, rurality, self-reported general health or presence of a health condition that limited daily activities. Analysis used mixed effect multilevel models incorporating logistic regression. There were associations between parity, age and deprivation with gestation at booking indicating that younger women, women from more...Continue Reading

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