The Influence of the Partner’s Presence and Other Factors on Women’s Satisfaction with Childbirth: A Single-Center Cross-Sectional Study
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Introduction: Childbirth is a very complex psychological event for both the mother and the partner.Many studies have demonstrated the positive effect of the partner's presence at birth, not only on psychological outcomes but also on physical outcomes.In this study, we investigated the influence of the partner's presence during birth on the satisfaction of the mother, as well as which subpopulations of women had partners present more often and why.Materials and methods: This was a single-center cross-sectional study conducted over the course of three months at Zabok General Hospital in 2015.All women who had given birth in that period were included in the study.Demographic data was analyzed, as well as answers to a specialized questionnaire.Statistical analysis included the Chi-square test, Fisher's exact test, and Student's T-test. Results:The presence of the partner during childbirth did not significantly vary with respect to the age of the mother and pregnancy parity.On the other hand, the level of education of the mother presented significant differences regarding the presence of the partner.A vast majority of women whose partner was present at birth answered that this was a positive experience.If the partner was not present at birth, the most often reason was a mutual decision from both the mother and partner.A vast majority of women were also satisfied with the quality of healthcare services they were provided. Conclusion:The results of this study contribute to a better understanding of the psychological aspects of childbirth for women.This is essential for the continuous betterment of partum and postpartum psychological care of women.
DOI: 10.21857/y6zolb72wm
Language: English
Subfield: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W7152561990