Measuring the quality and quantity of professional intrapartum support: testing a computerised systematic observation tool in the clinical setting

Table 9 Correlations between positive behaviours and assessments of support

Midwife behaviours	Spearman’s rho	Woman’s SCIB score	Observer’s global rating of quality
Emotional support	Correlation	.299*	.505**
Emotional support	P value	.029	.000
Informational support	Correlation	.248	.364**
Informational support	P value	.059	.009
Tangible support	Correlation	.195	.307*
Tangible support	P value	.111	.024
Support for partner	Correlation	.428**	.376**
Support for partner	P value	.003	.007
Advocacy	Correlation	-.210	.089
	P value	.094	.285

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