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Ephrem Yohannes1,2, Gonfa Moti3, Eshetu E Chaka3
1Midwifery Department, College of Health Sciences and Referral Hospital, Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia.
BackgroundDisrespectful care violates women's rights, delays care-seeking and contributes to preventable adverse birth outcomes. Although Respectful Maternity Care (RMC) is a key strategy for improving maternal and neonatal health, evidence on factors affecting its implementation in least-developed countries remains poorly synthesised.ObjectiveTo assess the barriers and facilitators of RMC in low-income countries.DesignSystematic review synthesising evidence from qualitative and mixed-methods studies was conducted.Data sources and methodsA systematic search was conducted across major databases, including Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, CINAHL, and Embase. Eligibility criteria were defined using the SPIDER framework. Studies published between 2015 and 2025 were included. Methodological quality was assessed using JBI SUMARI for qualitative studies and the QATSDD tool for mixed-methods studies. SPIDER framework was applied to support eligibility criteria. The review followed PRISMA guidelines. The data were synthesised using thematic analysis and applied to the Socio-Ecological Model.ResultsForty-eight studies conducted in least-developed countries were analysed, consisting of 36 qualitative studies and 12 mixed-methods studies. Barriers and facilitators to RMC were identified at individual (knowledge, attitude, skills), interpersonal, organizational (resources, infrastructures), policy (guidelines, education), and socio-cultural level (norms, cultures).ConclusionStrengthening RMC is crucial for reducing maternal and neonatal mortality. The review highlights the need for supportive policies, improved infrastructure, and targeted provider training. Future research should develop and validate context-specific RMC principles and indicators to strengthen providers' understanding and skills for practice in least-developed countries.RegistrationThe protocol was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42023443998).
BackgroundDisrespectful care violates women's rights, delays care-seeking and contributes to preventable adverse birth outcomes. Although Respectful Maternity Care (RMC) is a key strategy for improving maternal and neonatal health, evidence on factors affecting its implementation in least-developed countries remains poorly synthesised.ObjectiveTo assess the barriers and facilitators of RMC in low-income countries.DesignSystematic review synthesising evidence from qualitative and mixed-methods studies was conducted.Data sources and methodsA systematic search was conducted across major databases, including Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, CINAHL, and Embase. Eligibility criteria were defined using the SPIDER framework. Studies published between 2015 and 2025 were included. Methodological quality was assessed using JBI SUMARI for qualitative studies and the QATSDD tool for mixed-methods studies. SPIDER framework was applied to support eligibility criteria. The review followed PRISMA guidelines. The data were synthesised using thematic analysis and applied to the Socio-Ecological Model.ResultsForty-eight studies conducted in least-developed countries were analysed, consisting of 36 qualitative studies and 12 mixed-methods studies. Barriers and facilitators to RMC were identified at individual (knowledge, attitude, skills), interpersonal, organizational (resources, infrastructures), policy (guidelines, education), and socio-cultural level (norms, cultures).ConclusionStrengthening RMC is crucial for reducing maternal and neonatal mortality. The review highlights the need for supportive policies, improved infrastructure, and targeted provider training. Future research should develop and validate context-specific RMC principles and indicators to strengthen providers' understanding and skills for practice in least-developed countries.RegistrationThe protocol was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42023443998).
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