Table 2 Main themes and sub-themes
From: Women’s experiences of disrespect and abuse in maternity care facilities in Benue State, Nigeria
Main themes | Sub-themes |
|---|---|
‘Normative’ practice | Normal (mis)behaviour of healthcare providers |
Common practice in health facilities | |
Endure abusive practices | |
Dehumanisation | Degrading women |
Lack of empathy | |
'No harm intended' | Encouragement to “push” |
Intended to save life | |
Intentions about the use of maternity services in future | No choice – helplessness |
Use different hospitals for childbirth | |
Use private hospital instead of public hospitals |