Table 2 Categories and themes synthesized to core theme, ensuring the safety of mother and baby
Core theme | Ensuring the safety of mother and baby | |
|---|---|---|
Themes | Categories | Sub-categories |
Influences on women’s decision-making | Previous birth experience | Positive experience Negatives experience |
Evaluation of mode of birth | Positive evaluation Negative evaluation | |
Concern about the risks of vaginal birth | Uterine rupture Labour pain | |
Current pregnancy situation | Foetal presentation Foetal size | |
Informative resources | Obstetrician’s recommendations The experience of significant others Impact of internet | |
Health insurance | National Health Insurance Private insurance | |
Decision-making processes of women | Searching for information Listening obstetricians’ professional judgment Evaluating alternatives Making a decision regarding mode of birth | |