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Do provider birth attitudes influence cesarean delivery rate: a cross-sectional study.

Emily White VanGompelElliott K MainDaniel TancrediJoy Melnikow
Published in: BMC pregnancy and childbirth (2018)
Provider attitudinal differences are associated with NTSV cesarean rates. Those meeting the HP2020 goal hold attitudes more favorable towards vaginal birth. These findings may present a modifiable target for quality improvement initiatives to decrease low risk primary cesareans.
Keyphrases
  • quality improvement
  • primary care
  • gestational age
  • patient safety
  • mental health
  • physical activity
  • risk factors
  • pregnancy outcomes