Mistreatment during childbirth and postnatal period reported by women in Nepal -a multicentric prevalence study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Trust of women and families toward health institutions has led to increased use of their services for childbirth. Whilst unpleasant experience of care during childbirth will halt this achievement and have adverse consequences. We examined the experience of women regarding the care received during childbirth in health institutions in Nepal.

Method

A prospective cohort study conducted in 11 hospitals in Nepal for a period of 18 months. Using a semi-structured questionnaire based on the typology of mistreatment during childbirth, information on childbirth experience was gathered from women (n = 62,926) at the time of discharge. Using those variables, principal component analysis was conducted to create a single mistreatment index. Bivariate and multivariate linear

SUBMITTER: Gurung R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9011987 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature