High-quality obstetric delivery in a health facility reduces maternal and perinatal morbidity
and mortality. This systematic review synthesizes qualitative evidence related to the …

Abstract Background Since 2000, the United Nations' Millennium Development Goals, which
included a goal to improve maternal health by the end of 2015, has facilitated significant …

Background Poor quality of care at health facilities is a barrier to pregnant women and their
families accessing skilled care. Increasing evidence from low resource countries suggests …

Introduction Despite the international emphasis in the last few years on the need to address
the unmet health needs of pregnant women and children, progress in reducing maternal …

Introduction Respectful and dignified healthcare is a fundamental right for every woman.
However, many women seeking childbirth services, especially those in low-income …

Background Health care delivered by community health workers reduces morbidity and
mortality while providing a considerable return on investment. Despite growing consensus …

Background Utilization of institutional delivery services could be hampered by women's
experience of disrespectful and abusive care during childbirth. However, such experiences …

Background Violation of mothers' rights during childbirth is a global problem that often
silently torments women in many parts of the world. The aim of this study was to explore …

Background Sierra Leone has one of the highest maternal mortality ratios in the world.
Efforts to reduce maternal mortality have included initiatives to encourage more women to …

Background Under the Free Maternity Policy (FMP), Kenya has witnessed an increase in
health facility deliveries rather than home deliveries with Traditional Birth Attendants (TBA) …