Do women's perspectives of quality of care during childbirth match with those of providers? A qualitative study in Uttar Pradesh, India.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Persistently high maternal mortality levels are a concern in developing countries. In India, monetary incentive schemes have increased institutional delivery rates appreciably, but have not been equally successful in reducing maternal mortality. Maternal outcomes are affected by quality of obstetric care and socio-cultural norms. In this light there is need to examine the quality of care provided to women delivering in institutions.

Objective

This study aimed to examine pregnant women's expectations of high-quality care in public health facilities in Uttar Pradesh, India, and to contrast this with provider's perceptions of the same, as well as the barriers that limit their ability to provide high-quality care.

Methods

A qualitative descriptive analysis was

SUBMITTER: Bhattacharyya S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6179056 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature