Table 6.

Observed disrespect and abuse

Type of disrespect and abuse observed	Incidence N = 197 n (%)
Physical abuse
Episiotomy performed without anesthesia given (n = 17)	9(5)
Non-consented care
Lack of consent for first examination in antenatal ward	166(84)
Lack of consent for vaginal examination in antenatal ward	160(81)
Non-confidential care
Mother’s history taking findings shared when others could hear	37(19)
Lack of privacy
No partitions separating beds in antenatal ward	10(5)
Partitions do not give privacy in antenatal ward	50(25)
Mother not covered during examination in antenatal ward	46(23)
Mother not covered while being moved from antenatal ward to delivery room	27(14)
Mother not covered during delivery	115(58)
Partitions not closed during delivery	53(27)
Mother not well covered after third stage of labor	23(12)
Mother not given a bed to herself in post-natal ward	166(84)
No partitions/curtains between beds in post-natal ward	167(85)
No partition/curtain during post-natal examination, if done (n = 19)	9(50)
Mother not covered during post-natal examination, if done (n = 19)	9(50)
Non-dignified care
Mother not welcomed in a kind and gentle manner	50(26)
Use of non-dignified language during history taking	9(5)
Use of harsh tone or shouting during history taking	13(62)
Bed in post-natal ward not clean	122(67)
Bed in post-natal ward not covered with a bed sheet	180(91)