Multisite implementation of trained volunteer doula support for disadvantaged childbearing women: a mixed-methods evaluation

• Main Authors: Helen Spiby (Author), Josephine M Green (Author), Zoe Darwin (Author), Helen Willmot (Author), David Knox (Author), Jenny McLeish (Author), Murray Smith (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: National Institute for Health Research, 2015-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: The research examined an innovative volunteer doula service, established in one city and rolled out to four other sites. The initiative offers support to disadvantaged women with the aim of enhancing well-being and improving the uptake of health services. Aims: The project addressed four...