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Bianka Vollert1,2, Nina Schurig1,2,3, Vanessa Zieß1,2
1Institute for Systems Medicine (ISM), Faculty of Medicine, MSH Medical School Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany.
Geburtshilfe Und Frauenheilkunde
|November 10, 2025
Summary
The RESPECT study investigates parents' subjective birth experiences and care quality in Germany. Findings aim to improve obstetric care and prevent traumatic births, aligning with WHO recommendations.
Area of Science:
- Maternal and Child Health
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- The RESPECT project investigates subjective birth experiences and person-centered care among parents and healthcare staff in Germany.
- It addresses factors influencing birth experiences, including mistreatment and care quality, from pregnancy through postpartum.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the subjective birth experience of expectant and new parents in Germany.
- To examine associated factors, including person-centered care and mistreatment during childbirth.
- To understand obstetric healthcare staff perspectives on their role in parents' birth experiences.
Main Methods:
- A prospective mixed-methods cohort study (RESPECT) involving online questionnaires and telephone interviews.
- Includes a sub-study with parents (RESPECT PARENTS-TALK) and a branch with healthcare staff (RESPECT STAFF) using qualitative interviews.
- Data collection spans pregnancy to 24 months postpartum.
Main Results:
- Presents the theoretical background, methods, and initial sociodemographic and birth-related data of the sample (N=2424).
- Includes data from 1693 expectant mothers/birthing parents and 731 partners.
Conclusions:
- Findings will offer insights into parents' subjective birth experiences and long-term health effects.
- Results can inform strategies to enhance obstetric care, aligning with WHO recommendations and national health goals.
- The study aims to contribute to preventing traumatic birth experiences.
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