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A comprehensive understanding of the psychological, social, cultural, and medical determinants of delivery mode choice is essential for developing effective interventions to reduce unnecessary caesarean sections. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This study aims to identify the factors influencing the choice of delivery mode among pregnant women, particularly focusing on psychological, social, and cultural aspects.

May 20, 2026BMJ OpenOpen Access

Determinants of the choice of delivery mode in pregnant women: a convergent parallel mixed-methods study protocol

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SOShirin Osouli-TabriziTabriz University of Medical Sciences SASomayeh AbdolalipourTabriz University of Medical Sciences FYFatemeh Ahadi YulgunlooTabriz University of Medical Sciences

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Convergent parallel mixed-methods study explores delivery mode determinants in pregnant women, indicating key influences need addressing.

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This study aims to identify the factors influencing the choice of delivery mode among pregnant women, particularly focusing on psychological, social, and cultural aspects.
Convergent parallel mixed-methods design employed to investigate delivery mode choice determinants.
Quantitative phase includes a cross-sectional study with 768 primigravid women using validated questionnaires and statistical analyses like multivariate logistic regression.
Qualitative phase involves semi-structured interviews for in-depth exploration of beliefs and perceptions about childbirth.
Study to identify key factors such as fear of childbirth, anxiety, and social norms affecting delivery mode preferences.
Expected integration of qualitative and quantitative data for comprehensive insight into pregnant women's delivery choices.

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Osouli-Tabrizi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0d50dcf03e14405aa9cfcd https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-112693

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