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Women's Autonomy and Respectful Maternity Care in Zambia: A Cross-Sectional Study Using Validated Patient-Reported

Atika Khalaf1,2, Francis Sichimba3, Kalunga Cindy Nakazwe3

  • 1Faculty of Health Science, Kristianstad University, Elmetorpsvägen 15, 29188, Kristianstad, Sweden. atika.khalaf@hkr.se.

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Women in Zambian maternal healthcare report positive experiences with autonomy and respect. Higher education is linked to greater decision-making power and respectful treatment, highlighting the need for equitable care.

Area of Science:

  • Maternal Health
  • Patient Autonomy
  • Healthcare Equity

Background:

  • Patient autonomy is crucial for quality healthcare.
  • Understanding women's autonomy in resource-limited settings like Zambia is vital.
  • Maternal healthcare experiences in Zambia require further investigation regarding patient autonomy and respect.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine women's experiences of decision-making autonomy.
  • To assess women's experiences of respectful treatment in Zambian maternal healthcare.
  • To explore the relationship between autonomy, respect, and education in this context.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional survey conducted in Lusaka, Zambia.
  • 305 women conveniently recruited.
  • Data collected using sociodemographic information and validated scales: Mothers Autonomy and Decision-Making Scale (MADM) and Measure of Respect (MOR) index.
Keywords:
AutonomyMADMMORMaternal healthcare servicesRespectful careWomenZambia

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Main Results:

  • Higher decision-making autonomy (MADM) significantly correlated with higher perceived respect (MOR) (p < .001).
  • Higher education was significantly associated with increased autonomy and respect (p < .001).
  • Both MADM (Cronbach's alpha = 0.959) and MOR (Cronbach's alpha = 0.851) demonstrated excellent and good internal consistency, respectively.

Conclusions:

  • Health authorities should champion autonomous and respectful maternal care for all women.
  • Care should be provided irrespective of socioeconomic or educational status.
  • Creating supportive environments that encourage user participation in decision-making is essential.