Disrespect and abuse of women during childbirth in public health facilities in Arba Minch town, south Ethiopia - a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Disrespect and abuse of women during childbirth is one of the deterring factors to skilled childbirth utilization, especially in low and middle-income countries.

Objective

The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of women's disrespect and abuse during childbirth in public health facilities in Arba Minch town, south Ethiopia.

Methods

Institution-based cross-sectional study design was employed at all public health institutions in Arba Minch town, south Ethiopia. A systematic random sampling method was used to include 281 women who had given birth at public health institutions between January 01 and February 28, 2017. Data were collected through face to face interview by four data collectors and they were supervised by the principal investiga

SUBMITTER: Ukke GG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6488058 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature