Saudi Mothers' Preferences for Breaking Bad News About Newborns
Author Information
Author(s): Al-Abdi Sameer Y, Al-Ali Eman A, Daheer Matar H, Al-Saleh Yaseen M, Al-Qurashi Khalid H, Al-Aamri Maryam A
Primary Institution: King Abdulaziz Hospital, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
Hypothesis
What are the preferences of Saudi mothers regarding the process of breaking bad news about their newborns?
Conclusion
Saudi mothers have diverse preferences for breaking bad news concerning newborns, indicating that a standardized approach is not suitable.
Supporting Evidence
- 64% of mothers preferred breaking bad news to both parents together.
- 79% preferred that bad news be delivered early.
- 88% wanted the news delivered in person.
- 81% preferred detailed information about the bad news.
- 86% wanted a quiet setting for the conversation.
Takeaway
Moms in Saudi Arabia want to hear bad news about their babies in different ways, and there's no one right way to do it.
Methodology
A structured verbal questionnaire was administered to a convenience sample of 402 Saudi mothers aged 18-50 years.
Potential Biases
Selection bias may have been present due to the convenience sampling method.
Limitations
The study used a convenience sample from one hospital, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
All participants were urban mothers from the Al-Ahsa area, with a mix of educational backgrounds.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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