Exploring the Prevalence of Disrespect and Abuse during Childbirth in Kenya

Abstract

One out of five women experienced feeling humiliated during labor and delivery. Six categories of D&A during childbirth in Kenya were reported. Understanding the prevalence of D&A is critical in developing interventions at national, health facility and community levels to address the factors and drivers that influence D&A in facilities and to encourage clients' future facility utilization.