Disrespectful and abusive behavior during childbirth and maternity care in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Disrespectful and abusive behavior during childbirth and maternity care is violation of fundamental right of women and unborn child. There is scarce of data on disrespectful and abusive behavior during childbirth and maternity care in Ethiopia. The aim of this study was to determine disrespectful and abusive behavior during childbirth and maternity care in Ethiopia.

Results

Seven studies were included in this meta-analysis of disrespectful and abusive behavior during childbirth and maternity care. The pooled prevalence of disrespect and abuse care during childbirth and maternity care was 49.4% (95% CI 30.9-68.1). Whereas physical abuse was 13.6% (95% CI 5.2-31.2), non-confidential care was 14.1% (95% CI 7.3-25.4), abandonment care was 16.4% (95% CI 14.7-18.2), and

SUBMITTER: Kassa ZY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6375170 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature