Thesis
Wait and see or schedule me? Control and induction decisions
Washington State University
Master of Science (MS), Washington State University
05/2016
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/101361
Abstract
As part of a national call to reduce medical labor induction rates, this study examines select factors influencing women's perinatal decision making. The perception a woman has regarding her ability to influence her pregnancy can have an effect on the care decisions she makes, ultimately effecting perinatal outcomes. Higher locus of control internality may reduce the likelihood of medical-induction of labor. Locus of control internality, measured by Fetal Health Locus of Control (FHLOC) and Health Locus of Control scales, was assessed as a predictor of Shared Decision-Making (SDM) scores and medical induction assignment in a hypothetical scenario. College student participants (n = 553 women, 156 men) were recruited. Separate hierarchical linear regressions were used to test hypotheses. Internality was not a predictor of assigned medical induction uptake. Internality, when measured by FHLOC, was a predictor of SDM scores (p < .00). A Post-Hoc analysis revealed FHLOC subscale powerful others was a predictor of medical-induction uptake (p < .05). Women who believe their actions relate to their health and the health of their baby are more likely to take part in medical decision-making. Supporting and empowering women regarding their health care decisions may decrease their likelihood of considering perinatal medical interventions.
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- Title
- Wait and see or schedule me? Control and induction decisions
- Creators
- Anna Marie Strahm
- Contributors
- Elizabeth Soliday (Chair)Lisa Fournier (Co-Chair) - Washington State University, Psychology, Department ofJoyce Ehrlinger (Committee Member)
- Awarding Institution
- Washington State University
- Academic Unit
- Psychology, Department of
- Theses and Dissertations
- Master of Science (MS), Washington State University
- Publisher
- Washington State University; [Pullman, Washington] :
- Number of pages
- 46
- Identifiers
- 99900525085701842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Thesis