A study to assess the knowledge on Respectful maternity care among the staff nurses in selected Hospital, Mangaluru

Author Name: Saritha D Souza K 1 and Mrs. Jacintha Jyothi D Souza 2

Volume: 02/01

Country: India

DOI NO.: DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/04.2024-98695461/GIJNR

Affiliation:

1. M.Sc. Nursing Student, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing, Masood College of Nursing, Bikarnakatte, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India.
2. Associate Professor M.Sc. Nursing, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing, Masood College of Nursing, Bikarnakatte, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India.

ABSTRACT

Background: The Primary aim was to evaluate the level of knowledge regarding Respectful Maternity Care (RMC) among staff nurses in order to determine their understanding and proficiency in providing dignified and respectful care to child bearing mothers. Methods: Non-experimental, descriptive research was used to assess the knowledge of respectful maternity care of female staff nurses working in maternity units. Non-probability convenient technique was used to select 87 staff nurses from Fr. L. M. Pinto Health Centre and Charitable Trust, Badyar, Belthangady and Concetta Hospital Kinnigoli. A structured questionnaire was used to assess information about respectful maternity care. Results: The study revealed that midwives generally had a good understanding of respectful maternity care (mean: 72.26%, SD: 1.09). Although the majority of midwives (about 64.4%) showed adequate knowledge, confidentiality and privacy need to be improved. Conclusions: Overall, the study highlights the importance of continuing education to ensure that all midwives can provide respectful care that prioritizes maternal autonomy, privacy and dignity, with a particular focus on enhancing knowledge of confidentiality and privacy practices.

Key words: Maternity care, Health care system, Midwifery