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. 2019 Jan 1;28(1):10–18. doi: 10.1891/1058-1243.28.1.10

TABLE 6. Spearman Rank Correlations of Provider Perceptions on Preparation for Childbirth.

Increasing Age of Provider Spearman Rank (p-value) Increasing Years in Practice Spearman Rank (p-value)
Recommendation that patients attend CBE classes 0.159 (0.000) 0.186 (0.000)
Recommendation that patients prepare a birth plan 0.174 (0.000) 0.211 (0.000)
Belief that prenatal care is an important predictor for patient satisfaction 0.111 (0.010) 0.147 (0.001)
Belief that CBE classes are an important predictor for patient satisfaction 0.190 (0.000) 0.214 (0.000)
Belief that birth plans are an important predictor for patient satisfaction 0.108 (0.012) 0.06 (0.173)
Belief that doulas are an important predictor for patient satisfaction 0.089 (0.037) 0.057 (0.199)
Favorable view on CBE classes 0.154 (0.000) 0.167 (0.000)
Favorable view on birth plans 0.197 (0.000) 0.205 (0.000)
Having higher percentage of patients with a birth plan 0.137 (0.002)
Belief that birth plans lead to favorable patient experiences 0.166 (0.000) 0.163 (0.000)
Belief that birth plans lead to favorable obstetrical outcomes 0.149 (0.001) 0.150 (0.001)