Person-centred maternity care during childbirth: a systematic review in low and middle-income countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Improving the quality of intrapartum and immediate postnatal care is critical for reducing maternal and neonatal mortality in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This review aimed to assess the extent of Person-Centred Maternity Care (PCMC) practices during childbirth in LMICs.

Methods

We retrieved studies from four databases, including PubMed/Medline, Embase, CINAHL, and Maternal and Infant Care, up to 30 May 2023 and updated 26 April 2024. Additionally, manual searching was performed to identify additional studies. Our study included studies that examined PCMC using PCMC scale. The included studies were assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) checklist for quality appraisal.

Findings

Twelve articles out of 888 were retained in the review. A

SUBMITTER: Kassa ZY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11817757 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature