Abstract:

Aim: This study was conducted to determine the birth preferences and birth experiences of women who gave birth in a private hospital. Materials Method: The study was planned qualitatively in order to determine women's preferences and experiences of giving birth in private hospitals. 11 women who gave birth in a private hospital were interviewed in-depth individually. The data were analyzed in the MaxQda 2018 qualitative data analysis program. Results: The main themes related to women's preference to give birth in a private hospital and their birth experiences are determined as “the decision to give birth in a private hospital, the perception of giving birth in a state hospital, and the physical environment”. The women haven’t made any statements regarding the availability of necessary personnel and equipment in case of risk of the health status of the baby and herself in the hospital preference. Conclusion: It has been determined that women prefer private hospitals due to the choice of doctor, expectations about the approach of healthcare professionals, and the physical delivery environment. Most of the participants think that they will not be able to get a maternity service that they are satisfied with from state hospitals. For maternity services, alternative healthcare institutions should ensure that parents can have a qualified and positive birth experience that they are satisfied with that birth conditions should be provided.

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