Table 6 Observed disrespect and abuse
From: The prevalence of disrespect and abuse during facility-based childbirth in urban Tanzania
Type of disrespect and abuse observed | Incidence N = 197 n (%) |
|---|---|
Physical abuse | |
Episiotomy performed without anesthesia given (n = 17) | 9(5) |
Non-consented care | |
Lack of consent for first examination in antenatal ward | 166(84) |
Lack of consent for vaginal examination in antenatal ward | 160(81) |
Non-confidential care | |
Mother’s history taking findings shared when others could hear | 37(19) |
Lack of privacy | |
No partitions separating beds in antenatal ward | 10(5) |
Partitions do not give privacy in antenatal ward | 50(25) |
Mother not covered during examination in antenatal ward | 46(23) |
Mother not covered while being moved from antenatal ward to delivery room | 27(14) |
Mother not covered during delivery | 115(58) |
Partitions not closed during delivery | 53(27) |
Mother not well covered after third stage of labor | 23(12) |
Mother not given a bed to herself in post-natal ward | 166(84) |
No partitions/curtains between beds in post-natal ward | 167(85) |
No partition/curtain during post-natal examination, if done (n = 19) | 9(50) |
Mother not covered during post-natal examination, if done (n = 19) | 9(50) |
Non-dignified care | |
Mother not welcomed in a kind and gentle manner | 50(26) |
Use of non-dignified language during history taking | 9(5) |
Use of harsh tone or shouting during history taking | 13(62) |
Bed in post-natal ward not clean | 122(67) |
Bed in post-natal ward not covered with a bed sheet | 180(91) |