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Canadian maternity experiences survey pilot study.

Susie Dzakpasu1, Beverley Chalmers,

  • 1Maternal and Infant Health Section of Health Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

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|February 24, 2005
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A pilot Maternity Experiences Survey in Canada showed women can effectively report on maternity care. This suggests a national survey can provide valuable maternal health data for policy improvement.

Area of Science:

  • Perinatal Health Surveillance
  • Maternal Health Research
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • The Maternity Experiences Survey, a Canadian Perinatal Surveillance System project, aims to understand Canadian women's maternity care experiences.
  • A 2002/2003 pilot study assessed the feasibility of using women's reports for evaluating national perinatal health policies and practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the utility of women's self-reports for assessing Canadian perinatal health policies.
  • To test survey procedures for a potential national maternity experiences survey.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot study utilized a nonrepresentative sample of 291 mothers drawn from Canadian birth registration records.
  • Interviews were conducted 9 to 11 months postpartum, covering prenatal, labor, birth, and postpartum experiences.

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Main Results:

  • The survey achieved a high response rate of 86%, with participants comfortable discussing most topics.
  • Mothers could identify strengths and weaknesses in the Canadian maternity care system but had recall difficulties with specific prenatal tests and procedures.
  • Using birth registrations for sample recruitment was effective, though regional access issues were noted.

Conclusions:

  • A national maternity survey is a viable method for gathering crucial maternal health information.
  • Data from such a survey would enhance Health Canada's national perinatal health surveillance, informing policy and practice improvements.