Frequency and determinants of words, gestures, and attitudes experienced as disrespectful during childbirth and postpartum: A national population‐based study
A quarter of women delivering in France felt they had experienced disrespectful care during childbirth and/or postpartum stay. Support for psychological vulnerabilities and awareness campaigns for all maternity care professionals could improve women's experiences. Professionals should address women's expectations respectfully, especially in complex childbirth situations. The healthcare system may play a role in this phenomenon, although its impact is more challenging to quantify. Interventions are necessary to promote and ensure respectful maternity care.
Authors
- Anne Alice Chantry (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8307-6462)
- Camille Le Ray (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0891-1063)
- Anne-Sophie Evrard (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1193-0807)
- Marianne Jacques (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3692-1197)
- Nathalie Lelong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3299-1083)
Institutions
- Apple (Israel) (IL)
- Inserm (FR)
- Université Paris Cité (FR)
- Sorbonne Paris Cité (FR)
- Hôpital Cochin (FR)
- Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris (FR)
- Maternité Port Royal (FR)
- Ministère de l'Intérieur (FR)
- Centre de Recherche Épidémiologie et Statistique (FR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica
- Published
- 2025-05-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/aogs.15119
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.11
Funders
- Ministère de la Santé