Disrespect and abuse during childbirth in fourteen hospitals in nine cities of Peru

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Authors

Reneé Montesinos‐Segura · National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco

Diego Urrunaga‐Pastor · Universidad de San Martín de Porres

Giuston Mendoza‐Chuctaya · National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco

Álvaro Taype-Rondán · Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia

L.M. Helguero-Santin · Universidad Nacional de Piura

Franklin W. Martinez‐Ninanqui · National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco

Abstract

Nearly all participants reported having experienced at least one category of disrespect and abuse during childbirth care, which was associated with type of delivery, being referred, and geographic region.

Topics & Keywords

Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Global Maternal and Child Health Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equality

Publication Details

Published in: International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics

Volume 140, Issue 2, pp. 184-190

DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.12353

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