Mistreatment of newborns after childbirth in health facilities in Nepal: Results from a prospective cohort observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patient experience of care reflects the quality of health care in health facilities. While there are multiple studies documenting abuse and disrespect to women during childbirth, there is limited evidence on the mistreatment of newborns immediately after childbirth. This paper addresses the evidence gap by assessing the prevalence and risk factors associated with mistreatment of newborns after childbirth in Nepal, based on a large-scale observational study.

Methods and findings

This is a prospective observational cohort study conducted over a period of 18 months in 4 public referral hospitals in Nepal. All newborns born at the facilities during the study period, who breathed spontaneously and were observed, were included. A set of indicators to measure mistreatmen

SUBMITTER: K C A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7888656 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature