Author:
Hajizadeh Khadije,Vaezi Maryam,Meedya Shahla,Mohammad Alizadeh Charandabi Sakineh,Mirghafourvand Mojgan
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Disrespect and abuse (D&A) can violate human rights, affect women’s decisions on the type of delivery method, and exacerbate their mental health conditions; therefore, this study aims to: a) assess the status of D&A and respectful maternity care (RMC) during childbirth and their relationships with childbirth experience, socio-demographic and obstetrics characteristics; b) explain women’s perceptions of various RMC aspects and determinants during childbirth; and c) present a guideline for promoting of RMC.
Methods/design
A mixed methods sequential explanatory design will be used to conduct this study in 3 phases. The first phase is a quantitative study with a longitudinal descriptive-analytical design to identify any D&A and RMC and their relationships with childbirth experience among 334 women who have given birth in public and private hospitals in Tabriz, Iran. The sample will be selected proportional to each population. The second phase is a qualitative study to explore women’s perceptions of various RMC aspects and their determinants during childbirth. The conventional content analysis approach will be used to analyze the data. The third phase is focused on developing a guideline to improve the quality of maternity care. The literature review, findings of phase one and two, and focus group discussion (FGDs) with staff in the labour ward and using a Delphi technique will be used to complete the final phase.
Discussion
Considering the vulnerability of women during labor and delivery and the effect of D&A on cesarean section rates, a supportive guideline can improve the quality of maternity care and reduce D&A during childbirth, and improve women’s childbirth experiences.
Ethical code
IR.TBZMED.REC.1398.202.
Funder
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Obstetrics and Gynecology,Reproductive Medicine
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