OBJECTIVE in this paper we offer new insights about the medicalisation of childbirth by closely examining the trends in obstetric intervention rates in Flanders and the Netherlands and by considering the influence of contextual factors - including the organisation of the medical system, professional guidelines, and cultural ideas - on the way maternity care is delivered. DESIGN a comparative ...

In this article we adopt a Bourdieu-based approach to study social inequalities in perceptions of mental and physical health. Most research takes into account the impact of economic or social capital on health inequalities. Bourdieu, however, distinguishes between three forms of capital that can determine peoples' social position: economic, social and cultural capital. Health research examining...

The prevalence of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) diagnoses and medication use has increased over time around the world, but significant regional differences remain. This paper aims to determine explain disparities in ADHD among school-aged children two distinct school systems, Flanders (Belgium) Québec (Canada). We present detailed descriptive comparative analyses data from 35 ...