Table 4 Prevalence of disrespect and abuse during childbirth by categories, Addis Ababa, 2013
Categories of disrespect and abuse | Prevalence in health centers | Prevalence in hospital | P value | Total prevalence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
The woman is not protected from physical harm or ill treatment | 27.1% | 38.6% | 0.105 | 32.9% |
The woman’s right to information, informed consent, and choice/preferences is not protected | 89.4% | 100.0 % | 0.002 | 94.8% |
The woman’s confidentiality and privacy is not protected | 9.4% | 33.0 % | <0.000 | 21.4% |
The woman is not treated with dignity and respect | 9.4% | 14.8% | 0.280 | 12.1% |
The woman did not receive equitable care, free of discrimination | 10.6% | 28.4% | 0.003 | 19.7% |
The woman is left without care/attention | 14.1% | 63.6% | <0.000 | 39.3% |
The woman is detained or confined against her will | 1.2% | 0 | 0.308 | 0.6% |
Overall prevalence of disrespect and abuse* | 75.3% | 81.8% | 0.295 | 78.6% |