Respectful maternity care at caesarean delivery: Experiences of mothers in a primary referral hospital in Ghana

Background Respectful, dignified care is a human right for all women that impacts skilled birth attendance and outcomes. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of respectful maternity care (RMC) provided at caesarean deliveries in a Ghanaian referral hospital and determine associated factors influencing care provision. We sought to elucidate RMC prevalence and drivers specific to the caesarean experience, to promote rights‐based, patient‐centred caesarean delivery care. Methods A cross‐sectional study was conducted from June to November 2022, among women who delivered via caesarean section at the hospital. Interviews of participants were conducted using structured questionnaires, capturing respondents' sociodemographic and obstetric features and perceptions of RMC. Quantitative data were summarised using means, medians, frequencies and proportions. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression models were employed to determine factors associated with RMC at 95% confidence interval (CI) and a p