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Table 4 Midwives’ respect for patient rights in clinical care scenarios (self-report)

From: Midwives’ and patients’ perspectives on disrespect and abuse during labor and delivery care in Ethiopia: a qualitative study

Category of disrespect and abuse

Self-reported midwife behavior

Contraception for unmarried, unaccompanied adolescent

First trimester abortion care services for married mother of two

  

Scenario 1

Scenario 2

Abandonment or denial of care

Was not willing to provide care

16%

32%

Non-dignified care

Displayed stigmatizing attitudes

0%

32%

Non-consented care; non-confidential care

Used directive counseling or unnecessary procedures

47%

58%

  1. n = 19 (15 midwifery students, 4 practicing midwives)