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Perspectives of Users of the Services

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 March 2009

Ann Oakley
Ann Oakley
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University of London
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Abstract

This article draws on social science evidence concerning the views and experiences of those using the antenatal services. It identifies several important themes in this evidence, including the need to consider pregnancy a normal process, to provide care that is sensitive to individual circumstances and that offers continuity of care throughout the antenatal period, and the obligation on providers to assess scientifically the effectiveness of the care they give.

Type
Screening for Phychosocial risk Factors
Information
International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care , Volume 8 , Supplement S1 , January 1992 , pp. 112 - 122
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1992

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