Perceptions on respectful maternity care in Sri Lanka: Study protocol for a mixed-methods study of patients and providers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Over the past few decades, interest in providing and measuring Respectful Maternity Care (RMC) has increased markedly. Sri Lanka is reportedly shown to have better maternal health statistics and studies on quality improvement are lacking in this unique population. We aim to describe healthcare providers' perceptions and women's expectations, perceptions and their gaps in service provision regarding RMC in Sri Lanka.

Methods

A descriptive cross-sectional study with a mixed-methods approach comprising of qualitative component followed by a quantitative component will be conducted in Castle Street Hospital for Women (CSHW) and De Soysa Hospital for Women (DSHW), Colombo, Sri Lanka. Healthcare providers (HCP- doctors, nurses and midwives) and vaginally delivered postn

SUBMITTER: Patabendige M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8099093 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature