Respectful Maternity Care Initiative: A Qualitative Study

Abstract

Aim To assess the available standards for respectful maternity care in a public maternity hospital by evaluation of responses to a questionnaire given to birthing women. Methodology Assessment was done to find out the level of respectful maternity care provided under the most sensitive and important areas, namely (1) confidentiality and privacy, (2) physical harm or ill treatment, (3) dignity and respect, (4) left without care, (5) right to information, informed consent, and choice/preferences, by obtaining the response of birthing women. Results Confidentiality and Privacy: No birthing woman (0%) expressed her opinion that she was dissatisfied with privacy provided, at any time of her stay in the hospital. Physical harm or ill treatment: It was significant to note that no woman reported being ill-treated or physically harmed. Dignity and Respect: A response of satisfaction regarding this important aspect of maternity care was received by nearly 95% of birthing women, A very small percent of 5.1% of women were not completely satisfied. Left without care or Attention given at all times:1.9% of women felt that they were not given immediate response when they called for any need. Right to information, informed consent, and choice/preferences: The greater majority of 95.7% of women were satisfied with methods engaged by hospital staff regarding right to information, informed consent and practices. ConclusionThe response from a significant majority of birthing women was that they had respectful maternity care given to them at Government hospital for Women and Children.

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