How do women with social risk factors experience United Kingdom maternity care?
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How do women with social risk factors experience maternity are in the United Kingdom
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Research Project (3,000 words): The written-up research project should be 3,000 words (with a 10% either way margin). The completed research project can be presented in a variety of formats, which could include a conventional ‘report’ format, a mini-dissertation format or extended essay form. The form of the completed research project should be appropriate to the actual area of research and therefore adopting the best model of presentation for your research will be a consideration in terms of the application of grading to the completed work (AC 6.1 (a)). The final submission should also include discussion / evidence of the stages of research evidencing the development of the research from its inception, through any review of literature and / or methodological development, its actual findings and discussion / conclusions based on said findings. However, this should act as a formal record of the decisions taken and the findings of the research and may well be supplemented by reference to the project log (and appendices) for more detailed recording and analysis.
The Research Project should be written in an appropriate academic format to match the research undertaken and should be referenced appropriately Therefore, you should adopt a format which allows you to evidence your work based upon factors such as your use of primary and / or secondary research. You should pay particular attention to how the work is structured and presented as the skills related to ‘technical writing’ are integral to scoring high grades. This includes the ability to communicate effectively using ‘signposted ideas’ which are used to present a coherent argument and spelling and grammar which may undermine the clarity of communication.
First section is the methodology: In discussing the methodology employed you should consider whether the methodological model used was the best-fit to research your chosen subject area. Consideration should be given to the use of primary and / or secondary research models as well as the use of qualitative v. quantitative data analysis (if appropriate). This will provide evidence of AC 2.1. You should aim to address what went well in undertaking the research and also what you might do differently based on reflection of your planning and organization of the work. This report asserts that adult learners are influenced by many factors and that instruction into strategies for positive behaviour would be beneficial
In the case of this research an in-depth literature review of the areas of interest was conducted examining the previous and current work of experts in the field of educational behaviour and andragogy. Through the literature review other researchers on this topic were identified.
The choice of secondary research as a preferred methodology stemming from the aftermath of a global pandemic and safeguarding concerns, plus consideration of ethical implications considering the subject matter.
Assessment criteria- 1.1 Identify and justify a researchable area suitable for an independent academic study.
1.2 Produce clear aim(s) related to a chosen study.
2.1 Justify the research methodology for a chosen study.
2.2 Produce a research plan for a chosen study.
2.3 Undertake a critical review of published sources relevant to the chosen study.
2.4 Conduct primary or secondary research into the chosen study topic, adhering to any ethical guidelines as appropriate.
2.5 Deploy accurate, detailed and relevant knowledge of the subject in support of a coherent analysis of the study with reference to any relevant theoretical perspectives.
2.6 Draw relevant conclusions which are supported by academic evidence.
2.7 Use academic knowledge to explain and clarify the conclusions.
2.8 Produce a research report that follows academic conventions including:
- a) a critical application of skills and knowledge
- b) accurate and consistent referencing
- c) appropriate academic style and ‘voice’.
2.9 Evaluate the study, discussing the main strengths, weaknesses and/or limitations.
2.10 Propose how improvements could be made as appropriate.
2.11 Make recommendations for further study as appropriate.
Subject for this project is:
How do social factors determine the quality of maternity care women receive in the United Kingdom?
Aim: To discover how social risk factors are prevalent in maternity care and how these factors can affect maternity health outcomes. The question I want to answer is ‘How do social factors determine the quality of maternity care women receive in the United Kingdom’?
Social factors including Age, class, work status etc of mother I will attach two articles I have found but please find other articles on this for research.
Maternity experiences of mothers with multiple disadvantages in England: A qualitative study
How do women with social risk factors experience United Kingdom maternity care?
