Abstract

Across the globe women are disrespected and abused (D&A) in maternity care. This is disincentive to the use of skilled care at the time of delivery, which is widely accepted as the best way to reduce maternal mortality. This is a cross-sectional study examine factors associated with D&A in Kenya.

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45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Author Details

Lynnee Roane, MS, BSN, RN, Office of Global Health, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Owings Mills, Maryland, USA; Barbara Smith, MSN, PhD, FAAN, College of Nursing, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA; Grace M. Omoni, PhD, MSc, School of Nursing Sciences, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya; Lilian Omondi, PhD, Medical Surgical Department, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

Sigma Membership

Pi at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Maryland, Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

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Text-based Document

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Keywords:

Disrespect and Abuse, Health Care Utilization, Respectful Maternity Care

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Understanding determinants of disrespect and abuse in maternity care in Kenya: Collaboration between universities

Washington, DC, USA

Across the globe women are disrespected and abused (D&A) in maternity care. This is disincentive to the use of skilled care at the time of delivery, which is widely accepted as the best way to reduce maternal mortality. This is a cross-sectional study examine factors associated with D&A in Kenya.