Executive summary Although health outcomes have improved in low-income and middle-
income countries (LMICs) in the past several decades, a new reality is at hand. Changing …

Background Despite improvements in child survival in the past four decades, an estimated
6.3 million children under the age of five die each year, and more than 40% of these deaths …

Background Global efforts to increase births at health-care facilities might not reduce
maternal or newborn mortality if quality of care is insufficient. However, little systematic …

Abstract Background In Eritrea, despite high antenatal care (ANC) use, utilization of health
facilities for child birth is still low and with marked variations between urban and rural areas …

Background Person-centered reproductive health care is recognized as critical to improving
reproductive health outcomes. Yet, little research exists on how to operationalize it. We …

Abstract Objectives In Tanzania, maternal mortality is high and coverage with health facility
delivery low, despite efforts to reduce barriers to utilization. Disrespect and abuse during …

Background High satisfaction with healthcare is common in low-and middle-income
countries (LMICs), despite widespread quality deficits. This may be due to low expectations …

Background Mistreatment of women in healthcare settings during childbirth has been
gaining attention globally. Mistreatment during childbirth directly and indirectly affects health …

Background Evidence suggests that many women experience mistreatment during childbirth
in health facilities across the world, but the magnitude of the problem is unknown. The …

Facility delivery is an important aspect of the strategy to reduce maternal and newborn
mortality. Geographic access to care is a strong determinant of facility delivery, but few …