The majority of pregnant women seeking maternity care in government and private healthcare centres in northern India are subjected to a variety of abuse and maltreatment, a study has revealed. The studyThis study “Respectful Maternity Care at Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Care Facilities: A Study for Advocacy” was conducted in Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. Non-confidential care: Instances of non-confidential care were reported. Hospitals in denial modeThe report says that most of the health care providers denied any abuse in their facilities. PGIMER dean (academics) Dr Rajesh Kumar said, “This is a first step towards providing respectful maternity care services.

Source: Hindustan Times January 25, 2018 18:56 UTC