A qualitative study on midwives’ identity and perspectives on the occurrence of disrespect and abuse in Maputo city

Abstract Background Midwifery care plays a vital role in the reduction of preventable maternal and newborn mortality and morbidity. There is a growing concern about the quality of care during facility based childbirth and the occurrence of disrespect and abuse (D&A) worldwide. While several stud...

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Main Authors: Anna Galle, Helma Manaharlal, Sally Griffin, Nafissa Osman, Kristien Roelens, Olivier Degomme
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-020-03320-0