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Table 2 Coverage of respectful maternity care during childbirth, EN-BIRTH study (n = 4296)

From: Respectful maternal and newborn care: measurement in one EN-BIRTH study hospital in Nepal

Disrespect and abuse typology

Respectful Maternal and Newborn Care

Coverage (95% CI)

No abuse

1 to 3

Woman or baby not abused (physically, verbally or sexually) during labour or childbirth or after birth (n=4296)

100.0%

No stigma and discrimination

4.1

Woman and baby treated with respect and dignity (n=4296)

100.0%

4.2

Health service met religious and cultural birthing practice needs (n=3252)

87.0% (85.9–88.0)

4.3

Mother was satisfied with the privacy during her stay at the hospital (n=3622)

84.3% (81.9–86.7)

Met standards

5.1

Baby kept in skin-to-skin contact with mother immediately after birth (n=803)

18.7% (17.6–19.9)

5.3

Medical doctor examined the baby in presence of the mother (n=4292)

99.9%

Rapport between women and providers – effective communication

6.1

Woman was satisfied with the health education and information received from health care providers (n=4296)

100.0%

6.5

Woman were given the opportunity to discuss any concerns and preferences (n=4296)

100.0%

6.7

Woman received written or verbal information and counselling on exclusive breastfeeding until 6 months before discharge (n=4296)

100.0%

6.8

Woman received written or verbal information and counselling on nutrition and how to eat healthily (n=13)

0.3% (0.2–0.6)

Health system condition and constraints

7.1

Woman not refused care due to inability to pay (n=0)

0%