Healthcare providers’ perspectives of disrespect and abuse in maternity care facilities in Nigeria: a qualitative study

ORPIN, Joy, PUTHUSSERY, Shuby and BURDEN, Barbara (2019). Healthcare providers’ perspectives of disrespect and abuse in maternity care facilities in Nigeria: a qualitative study. International Journal of Public Health, 64 (9), 1291-1299.

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Abstract

Objectives To explore healthcare providers’ perspectives of disrespect and abuse in maternity care and the impact on women’s health and well-being. Methods Qualitative interpretive approach using in-depth semi-structured interviews with sixteen healthcare providers in two public health facilities in Nigeria. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analysed thematically. Results Healthcare providers’ accounts revealed awareness of what respectful maternity care encompassed in accordance with the existing guidelines. They considered disrespectful and abusive practices perpetrated or witnessed as violation of human rights, while highlighting women’s expectations of care as the basis for subjectivity of experiences. They perceived some practices as well-intended to ensure safety of mother and baby. Views reflected underlying gender-related notions and societal perceptions of women being considered weaker than men. There was recognition about adverse effects of disrespect and abuse including its impact on women, babies, and providers’ job satisfaction. Conclusions Healthcare providers need training on how to incorporate elements of respectful maternity care into practice including skills for rapport building and counselling. Women and family members should be educated about right to respectful care empowering them to report disrespectful practices.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Public Health; 1117 Public Health and Health Services
Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00038-019-01306-0
Page Range: 1291-1299
SWORD Depositor: Symplectic Elements
Depositing User: Symplectic Elements
Date Deposited: 28 Apr 2021 16:04
Last Modified: 28 Apr 2021 16:04
URI: https://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/28331

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