Disrespect and abuse during childbirth in district Gujrat, Pakistan: A quest for respectful maternity care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Disrespectful and abusive practices at health facilities during childbirth discourage many women to seek care at facilities. This may lead to maternal morbidity and mortalities. Despite severe impacts, such practices remain hidden and are rarely reported in developing countries.

Objectives

The study was carried out to assess the prevalence and determinants of the disrespect and abuse (D & A) during child birth in rural Gujrat, Pakistan.

Methods

A cross sectional household based study was conducted in tehsil Kharian of district Gujrat. Data was collected using an interview based questionnaire from the women who had a live birth within the previous two months (n = 360). The D & A scale was based on standard Maternal and Child Health Integrated Programme indic

SUBMITTER: Azhar Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6040717 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature