Mariam L Barabara, Susanna R Cohen, Gileard Masenga, Linda M Minja, Pendo S Mlay, Maya J Stephens, Gaudensia A Olomi, Janeth Mlay, Virginie Marchand, Anya Weglarz, Olivia Hanson, Blandina T Mmbaga, Melissa H Watt
BACKGROUND: Respectful maternity care (RMC) is a rights-based approach to childbirth that centers the dignity, autonomy, and well-being of birthing women. This study aimed to examine factors associated with RMC among women giving birth in Tanzania and to examine whether HIV status was associated with self-reported RMC. METHODS: We enrolled 229 postpartum women in six clinics in the Kilimanjaro Region; of them, 103 were living with HIV. Participants completed a survey within 48 h after birth before being discharged...
October 30, 2023: Birth