Title: Remote and rural mothers’ perceptions of risks and safety of intrapartum care: a qualitative study
Authors:
Verity Watson1, Helen Bryers2, Nicolas Krucien1, Seda Erdem3, Mary Burnside2, Hugo C van Woerden4,5
  1. Health Economics Research Unit, University of Aberdeen, Polwarth Building, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZD, United Kingdom
  2. NHS Highland, Assynt House, Beechwood Park, Inverness, IV2 3BW, United Kingdom
  3. Department of Economics, University of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA, United Kingdom
  4. Division of Rural Health and Wellbeing, University of the Highlands and Islands, Centre for Health Science, Old Perth Road, Inverness, IV2 3JH, United Kingdom
  5. Institute of Nursing and Health Research, Ulster University, Belfast, United Kingdom
Corresponding Author: Hugo C van Woerden
Email:hugo.vanwoerden@uhi.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)7543 406346
Address: Centre for Rural Health, University of the Highlands and Islands, Perth Road, Inverness, IV2 3JH, United Kingdom
Running title: Remote and rural mothers’ perceptions of intrapartum care