Despite a growing number of studies featuring “informality” in their title, including many from
the post-socialist region, little has been done to reach a consensus on what informality …

Informal payments for healthcare are widely acknowledged as undercutting health care
access, but empirical research is somewhat limited. This article is a critical interpretive …

Abstract Objective The Changing Childbirth in British Columbia study explored women's
preferences and experiences of maternity care, including women's role in decision-making …

Background Abuse against women in labor starts with subtle forms of discrimination that can
turn into overt violence. Therefore it is crucial to work towards prevention and elimination of …

Objective To assess the quality of maternal and newborn care (QMNC) in countries of the
former Yugoslavia. Method Women giving birth in a facility in Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, and …

For over two decades midwifery research advocated for the continuity of care and the ability
to establish a relationship between care providers and care users as an important features …

Background Instruments to assess quality of maternity care in Central and Eastern European
(CEE) region are scarce, despite reports of poor doctor-patient communication, non …

Trust–a critical mechanism to manage vulnerability amidst uncertainty–may greatly influence
healthcare practices, and consequently, its objectives. Building upon the work of Jürgen …

Objective Respectful maternity care is a pervasive human rights issue, but little is known
about its realisation in Australia. Two scales, developed in North America, measure key …

Introduction: Informal payments are a serious obstacle to equitable access and universal
health coverage in developing countries. This study aimed to identify the most important …