1 INTRODUCTION High-quality, professionally provided healthcare services are crucial for women. It is essential to evaluate these services so they can be improved and tailored to meet women's needs (O'Brien et al., 2021; Olza et al., 2018). Childbirth stands out as one of the most significant events in a woman's life with both short- and long-term implications for her health. A crucial factor affecting the childbirth experience is the planned birth setting (Winter et al., 2022).
