Prevalence and Associated Factors of Disrespectful and Abusive Care during Childbirth among Women Who Gave Birth in Health Facilities in Hawassa City, Southern Ethiopia. A Cross - Sectional Study

Abstract

Background: There is growing evidence that shows phenomena of disrespect and abuse during childbirth occur globally even though the degree and severity are different across countries. The problem is getting attention in recent years especially in developing countries like Ethiopia. However, there is a paucity of studies assessing the magnitude of disrespectful and abusive care during childbirth.