Table 4 Percentage distribution of women in the post-partum period who experienced emotional support during childbirth (N = 500)
From: Respectful maternity care in health centers of Addis Ababa city: a mixed method study
Supportive Care | Frequency | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Encouraged to be in labor position of your choice | ||
No | 270 | 54.0 |
Yes | 230 | 46.0 |
Encouraged to mobilize during labor | ||
No | 213 | 43.6 |
Yes | 287 | 57.4 |
Encouraged to have enough fluid or fluid diet during childbirth | ||
No | 57 | 11.4 |
Yes | 443 | 88.6 |
Had her companion of choice during labour and delivery | ||
No | 388 | 77.6 |
Yes | 112 | 22.4 |
Companions were oriented of their role in supporting women during labour and delivery | ||
No | 421 | 84.2 |
Yes | 79 | 15.8 |
Provided pharmacologic pain relief during labour and delivery | ||
No | 406 | 81.2 |
Yes | 94 | 18.8 |
Had emotional support during labor and delivery (score ≥ 4.5 out of 6) | ||
No | 452 | 90.4 |
Yes | 48 | 9.6 |