2015
DOI: 10.1111/1467-9566.12218
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Why do women seek ultrasound scans from commercial providers during pregnancy?

Abstract: (2015). 'Why women seek commercial ultrasound scans during pregnancy'. Sociology of Health and Illness 37(4): 594--609.Why do women seek ultrasound scans from commercial providers during pregnancy? AbstractThe commercial availability of ultrasound scans for pregnant women has been controversial yet little is known about why women make use of such services. This article reports on semi--structured interviews with women in the UK who have booked a commercial scan, focusing on the reasons women gave for booking c… Show more

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“…Routine and commercial scans too create the potential for concerns to be raised that require further investigation (Roberts et al . ). On this point, Burton‐Jeangros et al .…”
Section: Reassurance and Ultrasoundmentioning
confidence: 97%
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“…Routine and commercial scans too create the potential for concerns to be raised that require further investigation (Roberts et al . ). On this point, Burton‐Jeangros et al .…”
Section: Reassurance and Ultrasoundmentioning
confidence: 97%
“…For more information on methodology and data analysis for both studies, see (Roberts et al . , ; Thomas ).…”
Section: Research Contexts: Two Studiesmentioning
confidence: 99%
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