Gwacham-Anisiobi Uchenna Author

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Respectful maternity care: Women's perspective of disrespect and abuse during pregnancy, labour, and birth in Imo State, Nigeria

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Gwacham-Anisiobi Uchenna

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With a Maternal Mortality Ratio of 576 per 100,000 live births in 2013, Nigeria contributes a disproportionately high number of maternal deaths to the global burden. In Nigeria, only 38% of deliveries occur at a health facility, and health-facility delivery has been associated with better health outcomes. Disrespect and abuse of mothers during pregnancy, labour, and birth is a serious global public health issue and has been documented as a deterrent for health facility use. This study will explore women’s perspective of disrespect and abuse during maternity care in Imo state, Nigeria, and how this influences their future health-seeking behaviors.

 

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