ArticleBMC pregnancy and childbirth2015
The quality of childbirth care in China: women's voices: a qualitative study.
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- Respectful care during childbirth in health facilities globally: a qualitative evidence synthesis.BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology · 2018Pooled it
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- Perceptions of quality of care during birth at private Chiranjeevi facilities in Gujarat: lessons for Universal Health Coverage.Sexual and reproductive health matters · 2020Article
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- Adaptation of the Childbirth Experience Questionnaire (CEQ) in China: A multisite cross-sectional study.PloS one · 2019Article
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- Chinese News Media Discourse of Doulas and Doula Care.The Journal of perinatal education · 2018Article
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Abstract
backgroundIn the context of improved utilisation of health care and outcomes, rapid socio-economic development and health system reform in China, it is timely to consider the quality of services. Data on quality of maternal health care as experienced by women is limited. This study explores women's expectations and experiences of the quality of childbirth care in rural China.
methodsThirty five semi-structured interviews and five focus group discussions were conducted with 69 women who had delivered in the past 12 months in hospitals in a rural County in Anhui Province. Data were transcribed, translated and analysed using the framework approach.
resultsHospital delivery was preferred because it was considered safe. Home delivery was uncommon and unsupported by the health system. Expectations such as having skilled providers and privacy during childbirth were met. However, most women reported lack of cleanliness, companionship during labour, pain relief, and opportunity to participate in decision making as poor aspects of care. Absence of pain relief is one reason why women may opt for a caesarean section.
conclusionsThese findings illustrate that to improve quality of care it is crucial to build accountability and communication between providers, women and their families. Ensuring women's participation in decision making needs to be addressed.
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