Provider and client perspectives on maternity care in Namibia: results from two cross-sectional studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Disrespectful and abusive maternity care is a complex phenomenon. In Namibia, HIV and high maternal mortality ratios make it vital to understand factors affecting maternity care quality. We report on two studies commissioned by Namibia's Ministry of Health and Social Services. A health worker study examined cultural and structural factors that influence maternity care workers' attitudes and practices, and a maternal and neonatal mortality study explored community perceptions about maternity care.

Methods

The health worker study involved medical officers, matrons, and registered or enrolled nurses working in Namibia's 35 district and referral hospitals. The study included a survey (N = 281) and 19 focus group discussions. The community study conducted 12 focus grou

SUBMITTER: Wesson J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6126026 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature