Forms of Support and Experiencing Maltreatment and Disrespect During Childbirth at a Health Facility: A Self-Reported Cross-Sectional Study in Ghana
One method to enhance maternal health outcomes in underdeveloped nations is to help women and encourage them to give birth in medical facilities (skilled delivery). Yet, impediments to facility birth have reportedly included fear of abuse and contempt during labour and delivery. The purpose of this...
Main Authors: | Agnes Asare MD, MPH, Philip Teg-Nefaah Tabong PhD |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2023-05-01
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Series: | Journal of Patient Experience |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/23743735231174758 |
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