Table 9.
Correlations between positive behaviours and assessments of support
| Midwife behaviours | Spearman’s rho | Woman’s SCIB score | Observer’s global rating of quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emotional support |
Correlation |
.299* |
.505** |
| P value |
.029 |
.000 |
|
| Informational support |
Correlation |
.248 |
.364** |
| P value |
.059 |
.009 |
|
| Tangible support |
Correlation |
.195 |
.307* |
| P value |
.111 |
.024 |
|
| Support for partner |
Correlation |
.428** |
.376** |
| P value |
.003 |
.007 |
|
| Advocacy |
Correlation |
-.210 |
.089 |
| P value | .094 | .285 |
(** = Significance at p value of <0.01, * = Significance at p value of <0.05).