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To authenticate to the full-text of this article, please visit this link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-0528.2009.02120.x Byline: J Frost (a), A Shaw (b), A Montgomery (b), DJ Murphy (c) Keywords: Caesarean section; decision making; mode of delivery; qualitative research; VBAC Abstract: Objective To obtain the views of women on their experiences of decision making about the method of delivery following a previous caesarean section and the role of decision aids in this process. Design Qualitative study nested within a randomised controlled trial, using repeat semi-structured interviews conducted pre- and postnatally. Data were analysed using a framework approach. Setting Three maternity units in south-west England and Scotland. Sample Purposive sample of 30 women participating in a randomised controlled trial of two decision aids for women making a decision about mode of next delivery following a previous caesarean section (Decision Aids for Mode of next Delivery). Results Thirty women were interviewed during pregnancy about their experience of decision making about the mode of delivery and 22 were re-interviewed postnatally. Key themes were: role of decision aids in reducing decisional conflict and uncertainty during the pregnancy; impact of decision aids on knowledge and anxiety; the relationship between prior preferences, decisions and actual outcome; and the mediating role of decision aids. Conclusions Women making a decision about mode of delivery following previous caesarean section value some form of structured information to help reduce decisional conflict. Information provision for women making this decision needs to be relevant to their individual needs. Decision analysis may help reconcile prior preferences and the actual mode of delivery. Author Affiliation: (a)Law and Social Science, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK (b)Academic Unit of Primary Health Care, Department of Community Based Medicine, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK (c)Academic Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Trinity College, University of Dublin, Coombe Women & Infants University Hospital, Dublin, UK Article History: Accepted 23 September 2008. Published Online 7 April 2009. Article note: Lecturer J Frost, Law and Social Science, University of Plymouth, Portland Villas, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AA, UK. Email julia.frost@plymouth.ac.uk