How power and knowledge hierarchies affect communication in intrapartum care: findings from public health facilities in two southern Indian districts

• Main Authors: Abha Rao (Author), V. Srinidhi (Author), Baneen Karachiwala (Author), Sanjana Santosh (Author), Shreelata Rao Seshadri (Author), Sophia Thomas (Author), Sreeparna Chattopadhyay (Author), Anuradha Sreevathsa (Author), Gita Sen (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Effective communication is a key element of medical care; it can foster a warm interpersonal relationship, facilitate the exchange of information, and enable shared decision-making. In the context of obstetric care, it is associated with a range of positive clinical and social ou...