Exploring the prevalence of disrespect and abuse during childbirth in Kenya.

Exploring the prevalence of disrespect and abuse during childbirth in Kenya.

Poor quality of care including fear of disrespect and abuse (D&A) perpetuated by health workers influences women's decisions to seek maternity care. Key manifestations of D&A include: physical abuse, non-consented care, non-confidential care, non-dignified care, discrimination, abandonm...

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Main Authors: Timothy Abuya, Charlotte E Warren, Nora Miller, Rebecca Njuki, Charity Ndwiga, Alice Maranga, Faith Mbehero, Anne Njeru, Ben Bellows
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4401776?pdf=render

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