Women’s reported experience of respectful maternity care measures worldwide: a systematic review

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Authors

Ephrem Yohannes · Griffith University

Gonfa Moti · Ambo University

Eshetu Ejeta Chaka · Ambo University

Laura Gabriel · University of the Sunshine Coast

Debra Creedy · Griffith University

Carolyn Hastie · Griffith University

Abstract

This review provided a comprehensive evaluation of the available tools to measure RMC. The quality of measurement properties of WREMs of RMC was inadequate. Future studies should develop and validate a standardised tool to measure women-reported experiences of RMC.

Topics & Keywords

Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Global Maternal and Child Health Reproductive Health and Contraception

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equality

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Public Health

DOI: 10.1186/s12889-026-27157-y

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