This presentation discusses a research plan to identify factors that disrupt trials of labor leading to caesarean sections. The study will use a quantitative method with simple random sampling of pregnant women. Midwives, doctors, and participants will be informed of the study which will collect and classify data in an online database to identify disruptive factors. The goal is to educate health professionals in New Zealand on local health trends to improve future care decisions for women.

1. Oral presentationMethods of Research and EnquiryAshley RobinsonMidwifery- Year 2

2. My research questionWhat factors disrupt a trial of labour, resulting in caesarean section?

3. Why I chose this questionTo educate health professionals, ensuring they are correctly informed when making decisions about a woman's care.To help midwives and doctors become more aware of the New Zealand health trends.

4. Methods used within research planQuantitative StudySimple Random Sampling

5. How the study will runInforming midwives and doctors of the study planInforming pregnant women of the opportunity to participate in the studyThe studies requirements

6. Analysis of dataOnline databaseClassifying data

7. Implications of future practiceIdentifying factorsRelating the study specifically to New Zealand