Table 3 Prevalence of perceived disrespectful maternity care in terms of total disrespect and abuse (D&A) and its subcategories (n = 334)
Categories of D&A | Yes, n % No, n % | Type of D&A | Yes, n % |
|---|---|---|---|
1, The woman is protected from physical harm or ill treatment. | Yes: 212 (63.5) No: 122 (36.5) | Provider used physical violence (e.g. slapping, beating). | 13 (3.9) |
I was physically restrained. | 123 (36.8) | ||
I was deprived of my baby without any medical indication. | 4 (1.2) | ||
I was deprived of food or drinks without any medical permission. | 12 (3.6) | ||
I did not receive any pain-killers, even when desperately needed. | 140 (41.9) | ||
Provider did not provide health care in a culturally appropriate way. | 34 (10.2) | ||
2. The woman’s right to information, informed consent, and choice/preference is protected. | Yes: 208 (62.3) No: 126 (37.7) | Provider did not introduce himself/herself to me and my companion. | 94 (28.1) |
Provider did not encourage me to ask questions. | 71 (21.3) | ||
provider did not answer my questions promptly and politely | 49 (14.7) | ||
Provider did not explain what was going on and what to expect during birth. | 50 (15.0) | ||
Provider did not periodically inform me about progress of birth. | 83 (24.9) | ||
Provider did not allow me to move during labour. | 142 (42.5) | ||
Provider did not allow me to choose my position during birth. | 148 (44.3) | ||
Provider did not obtain informed consent prior to any action. | 94 (28.1) | ||
3. The woman’s confidentiality and privacy is protected. | Yes: 112 (35.5) No: 222 (64.5) | provider did not use curtain or visual barriers to protect privacy | 112 (35.5) |
4. The woman is treated with dignity and respect. | Yes: 59 (17.7) No: 275 (82.3) | Provider did not talk to me politely. | 54 (16.2) |
Provider insulted, threatened, intimidated or forced me to do something. | 25 (7.5) | ||
5. The woman receives equitable care, free of discrimination. | Yes:30 (9.0) No: 304 (91.0) | Provider spoke in another language or technical jargon that I could not understand. | 14 (4.2) |
Provider showed me disrespect in specific ways. | 24 (7.2) | ||
6. The woman is left without care/attention | Yes: 64 (19.2) No: 270 (80.8) | Provider did not encourage me to call if needed. | 48 (14.4) |
provider did not come immediately, when I called him/her | 43 (12.9) | ||
Provider left me alone or unwatched. | 38 (11.4) | ||
7. The woman is detained or confined against her will. | Yes: 3 (0.9) No: 331 (99.10) | I was detained at the health center against my will. | 3 (0.9) |
D&A total | 253 (75.7) | ||