'Choice, Culture and Confidence': Key Findings from the 2012 Having a Baby in Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Survey
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Susan Parker
Loretta McKinnon
Sue Kruske
BMC Health Services Research, vol. 14, May 1, 2014, p. article no. 196
Description
Surveyed 187 women. Key issues included high rates of stressful life events during pregnancy, low levels of choice in place of birth and model of care, and limited options to carry out cultural practices. High levels of confidence in ability to parent were also reported.