Variables | N = 118 (%) | |
---|---|---|
Frequency of abuse | Any abuse a | Any abuse b |
Never abused | 30 (7.3) | 292 (71.2) |
Experienced only 1 type of abuse | 266 (64.9) | 57 (13.9) |
Experienced 2 types of abuse | 56 (13.7) | 39 (9.5) |
Experienced 3 types of abuse | 37 (9.0) | 13 (3.2) |
Experienced = > 4 types of abuse | 21 (5.12%) | 9 (2.2%) |
Any disrespect and abuse | 380 (92.7) | 118 (28.8) |
Specific experiences of disrespect and abuse excluding inappropriate demands of money (overlapping categories) | ||
Physical abuse | ||
Overall | 55 (13.4) | |
Physical abuse (slapping/ pinching etc.) | 11 (2.7) | |
Use of excessive force during delivery | 49 (12) | |
Delivery without any pain relief | 6 (1.5) | |
Non-dignified care | ||
Overall | 79 (19.3) | |
Shouting/scolding | 71 (17.3) | |
Threat of withholding treatment | 17 (4.1) | |
Threatening or negative comments | 26 (6.3) | |
Non-confidential care | ||
Overall | 23 (5.6) | |
Disclosing private health information to others | 0 (0) | |
Delivery without any physical barriers | 23 (5.6) | |
Neglect | ||
Overall | 35 8.5) | |
Ignored when needed help | 35 (8.5) | |
Delivery without attendant | 2 (0.5) | |
Inappropriate demands for money | ||
Overall | 371 (90.5) | |
Detention in facility for failure to pay | 54 (13.2) | |
Request for bribe | 371 (90.5) | |
Other forms of abuse | 20 (4.9) |