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Table 2 Magnitude of mistreatment during childbirth and postnatal period reported by women

From: Mistreatment during childbirth and postnatal period reported by women in Nepal —a multicentric prevalence study

Mistreatment variables

No

Yes

Not applicable

Don’t know

Abuse during labor or birth

99.2

0.8

0

0.0

Religious/cultural standards not met

9.1

90.9

0

0.0

Discharge less than 24 h after childbirth

49.1

50.9

0

0.0

Baby not examined in the presence of the women

58.8

40.6

0

0.7

Baby not examined before discharge

39.5

59.9

0

0.6

Not adequately informed on care provided

80.4

19.6

0

0.0

Not counseled on maternal danger signs

28.6

66.3

0

5.1

Not counseled on neonatal danger signs

24.1

73.7

0

2.3

Not counseled before discharge

24.6

75.4

0

0.0

Not counseled on exclusive breastfeeding

57.9

42.1

0

0.0

No opportunity to discuss any concern

84.3

15.7

0

0.0

Refusal to care due to inability to pay

92.4

1.5

0

6.1