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The Perspective Of Health Care Workers On Respectful Maternity Care
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simran raturi , Neha Pawaria , Nidhi Khatri , Richa Parihar , Rachna Chourasia
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Respectful maternity care, Healthcare workers, tertiary care hospital.
Abstract
Introduction: Respecting the rights of women during maternity care is essential and has gained global recognition. "Respectful maternity care" is an approach that promotes positive outcomes for mothers and newborns while addressing health inequalities. Studies have highlighted the prevalence of disrespect and abuse, particularly in India, indicating a neglect of quality care. To counter the prevalence of disrespect and abuse WHO (2016) published guidelines to enhance the quality of care for mothers and new born. Labour room and Quality Improvement Initiative (LaQshya) guidelines were given by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for achievement of improvement in intra-partum and immediate post-partum care. However, existing loopholes need to be identified in order to foster measures of quality improvement and provision of respectful maternity care. Aim: A descriptive study to assess the perspective of health care worker on respectful maternity care. Objectives: To assess, estimate and evaluate the perspective of health care workers about concept of respectful maternity care. Methods: A Descriptive survey using a Quantitative approach was used to assess the perspective of the health care workers towards respectful maternity care in different service hospitals. Purposive sampling was used as the sampling technique and a total of 510 samples were recruited. The tool was adapted from the LAKSHYA guidelines. Data was collected digitally through the means of Google Forms. The data collected was then coded, analysed and compared with other similar studies. Results: The study assessed healthcare workers' perspective on respectful maternity care and found that while some components were followed, others needed improvement. Healthcare providers were aware of and practiced respectful care, such as respecting beliefs, promoting breastfeeding, right to information, confidentiality and privacy. However, areas like choice of companion, freedom of movement, provision of comfort and pain relief methods, and avoiding overuse of drugs and technology required attention. Conclusions: The study concluded that majority components were known to the health care workers and followed in practice but the components related to comfort and freedom in respectful maternity care were the areas requiring improvement in the service hospital setting.
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simran raturi, Neha Pawaria, Nidhi Khatri, Richa Parihar, & Rachna Chourasia (June-2023). The Perspective Of Health Care Workers On Respectful Maternity Care. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 8(6), f133-f138. https://ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2306515.pdf
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Volume 8 Issue 6, June-2023
Pages : f133-f138
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Research Area: Medical Science
Country: pathankot, punjab, India
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