Background An increase in the uptake of skilled birth attendance is expected to reduce
maternal mortality in low-and middle-income countries. In Tanzania, the proportion of …

Background The burden of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality is a global health
concern with the highest burden documented after childbirth in women and babies living in …

Background: Obstetric violence could be defined as the dehumanized treatment or abuse of
health professionals towards the body or reproductive process of women. Some practices …

Background A respectful, personcentered philosophy of maternity care has been emerging
over several decades. Research conducted on behalf of the International Confederation of …

Background Midwifery care plays a vital role in the reduction of preventable maternal and
newborn mortality and morbidity. There is a growing concern about the quality of care during …

Background Recent studies have indicated that disrespectful/abusive/coercive service by
skilled care providers in health facilities that results in actual or perceived poor quality of …

Background Group antenatal care is a rapidly expanding alternative antenatal care delivery
model. Research has shown it to be a safe and effective care model for women, but less is …

Background Maternal mortality is a critical global public health concern, especially in low-
and middle-income countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Although maternal mortality rates have …

Background Mistreatment during labour and childbirth is a common experience for many
women around the world. This study aimed to explore the manifestations of mistreatment …

Background 'Doing what the Romans do in Rome'was an expression raised by one of the
midwives following workplace culture and disregarding women's birth choices. Midwifery …