"Letting themselves go during care" - exploring patient autonomy during co-designed intrapartum care in a Beninese maternity ward

• Main Authors: Nicole S. Rodriguez Neufeld (Author), Christelle Boyi Hounsou (Author), Armelle Akouavi Vigan (Author), Regine Unkels (Author), Gisèle Houngbo (Author), Alice Stockart (Author), Claudia Hanson (Author), Jean-Paul Dossou (Author), Helle Mölsted Alvesson (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Patient autonomy is central to the provision of respectful maternity care. Enabling women to make decisions free of discrimination and coercion, and respecting their privacy and confidentiality can contribute to positive childbirth experiences. This study aimed to deepen the unde...