Background Several qualitative studies have described disrespectful, abusive, and
neglectful treatment of women during facility-based childbirth, but few studies document the …

Stigma and discrimination are fundamental causes of health inequities, and reflect privilege,
power, and disadvantage within society. Experiences and impacts of stigma and …

Background Effective communication and respect for women's autonomy are critical
components of person-centered care. Yet, there is limited evidence in low-resource settings …

Background This study aimed to assess the quality of antenatal care (ANC) women received
in Migori county, Kenya—including both service provision and experience dimensions—and …

Disrespect and abuse during childbirth are violations of women's human rights and an
indicator of poor-quality care. Disrespect and abuse during childbirth are widespread, yet …

Background Few evidence‐based interventions exist on how to improve respectful maternity
care (RMC) in low‐resource settings. We sought to evaluate the effect of an integrated …

Introduction Respectful Maternity Care is important for achieving a positive labour and birth
experience. Client-care provider interaction—specifically respect, communication …

Studies in low-resource settings have highlighted disparities in person-centred maternity
care (PCMC)—respectful and responsive care during childbirth—based on women's …

Worldwide, maternal health efforts are shifting from an emphasis on boosting service
utilisation to improving quality of care. This change has been accompanied by a growing …

ABSTRACT A growing body of research has documented disrespectful, abusive, and
neglectful treatment of women in facilities during childbirth, as well as the drivers of such …