Graduate Student Receives NRSA for Study on Induction of Labor
Doctoral candidate Jennifer Moore has received a National Research Service Award (NRSA) to fund her study, “Women’s Perspective of Factors that Influence Induction of Labor.” The purpose of this grounded theory study is to explore childbearing women’s knowledge and understanding of the benefits and risks of induction of labor as an obstetrical intervention. The study will also seek to identify factors that influence women’s decisions regarding induction of labor and explore the participants’ experience of having had an induction of labor.
“My research represents an important first step in understanding the factors that influence the use of elective induction of labor from the perspective of women,” said Moore. “Despite the evidence that suggests that this obstetrical intervention carries more risks than benefits, it continues to be a popular intervention. This study will explore the challenges between values, desires, and best practice.”
She added, “This study also represents an important first step in understanding the role of patients, in this case women, within an implementation science model to assess the impact that they have on translating research into practice. The study will explore the ways in which women seek out and use evidence to make a decision about induction of labor.”
Dr. Carolyn Sampselle and Dr. Lisa Kane Low are serving as co-sponsors for Moore’s study.
