Women's Knowledge About Induction of Labour and Its Association With Their Experience

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Tipo de estudio

Observacional

Fase

No aplica / no indicada

Rango de edad

18 años - No especificado

Sexo admitido

Todos los sexos

Voluntarios sanos

No informado

Participantes

112 Estimado

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Acerca de la investigación

Induction of labour (IOL) is a common procedure to initiate childbirth, around one in three pregnant women having their labour induced in the UK. Labour may be induced for many different reasons, including going past the due date, having high blood pressure, diabetes, concerns about the baby's growth, or reduced movements.

IOL can be a complex and lengthy process, sometimes lasting up to seven days. Many women find that their expectations of IOL do not match their real experiences. Research shows that between 5% and 20% of women report a negative birth experience, and this can have lasting effects. These may include difficulties bonding with their baby, depression after birth, fear of future childbirth, or choosing a caesarean section next time.

Studies also show that women who feel unprepared for induction, or who do not fully understand the benefits, risks, and steps involved, are more likely to have a difficult experience. At the same time, research suggests that some healthcare professionals may not feel fully confident in their knowledge of induction, and their decisions may be influenced by colleagues or local practice rather than evidence alone.

This project aims to understand how much women know about induction before it begins, how this knowledge affects their experience, and how well clinicians understand and communicate about induction.

To do this, investigators will invite women who are booked for induction at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital or West Middlesex Hospital to take part in two surveys: one before induction and one after birth. Women will also be able to volunteer for an interview to talk in more detail about their experience. They will also invite all maternity staff at the Trust to complete a short survey about their knowledge and attitudes towards induction, followed by optional interviews.

Investigators aim to recruit approximately 82 pregnant women and 20 to 30 clinicians (including midwives, obstetricians, and trainees) working in the maternity department at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

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Inclusion Criteria:

Women:

• All pregnant women who are booked for IOL at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust which includes both Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex Hospital.
• The ability to understand and sign a written informed consent form.
• Singleton pregnancy.

Clinicians:

• Working at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust which includes both Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex Hospital.

Exclusion Criteria:

Women:

• Under age 18
• Women who do not have sufficient understanding of the English language to provide informed consent or to complete the questionnaires and interviews independently
• Those not meeting the inclusion criteria

Clinicians:

• Those not meeting the inclusion criteria

Población del estudio

Pregnant women aged 18 and over who are booked for induction of labour at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (including Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex Hospital), and clinicians (midwives, obstetricians, and trainees) working in the maternity department at the same Trust.

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Equipo y fechas

Patrocinador principal

Imperial College London

Inicio del estudio

1 jul 2026 Real

Finalización primaria

1 dic 2027 Estimado

Finalización del estudio

1 may 2028 Estimado

Primera publicación

1 jun 2026 Real

Última actualización

10 nov 2026 Real

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