Perception Of Postnatal Mothers Regarding Respectful Maternity Care Admitted In A Selected Hospital, Odisha- Pilot Study
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Background: Respectful maternity care refers to care organized for and provided to all women in a manner that maintains their dignity, privacy and confidentiality, ensures freedom from harm and mistreatment, and enables informed choice and continuous support during labour and Childbirth.
Methods: A quantitative approach and Descriptive design was used. The sample size of 40 were selected by using Non-Probability; purposive sampling technique. Data were collected from the postnatal mothers after delivery by means of structured Perception Interview Schedule. Analysis was done using descriptive statistics.
Results: The findings of the study revealed that around 31(77.5%)mothers had negative perception towards respectful maternity care.
Conclusion: This Study concluded that the there is urgent need to create awareness among women, health care providers regarding importance of respectful maternity care. .
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