Exploring Respectful Maternity Care and its determinants: a mixed methods cross-sectional study from a rural area in central India.

ABSTRACT: This study investigates Respectful Maternity Care (RMC) and its determinants in a rural area of Central India. RMC, which is crucial for reducing maternal mortality, emphasizes dignity, privacy, and autonomy during childbirth. The study aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) to improve maternal health outcomes. A mixed methods study with a convergent parallel design was conducted in the Obedullaganj block of Raisen district in Madhya Pradesh. Participants were mothers who had recently given birth in healthcare facilities of the district. Data measuring Respectful Maternity care was collected using the Person-Centered Maternity Care (PCMC) Scale and in-depth interviews. Descriptive data is presented in frequency tables. Quantitative data were analyzed using logistic regression

SUBMITTER: Athira C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12369031 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature