Background Despite growing recognition of neglectful, abusive, and disrespectful treatment
of women during childbirth in health facilities, there is no consensus at a global level on how …

High-quality obstetric delivery in a health facility reduces maternal and perinatal morbidity
and mortality. This systematic review synthesizes qualitative evidence related to the …

Background High maternal mortality and morbidity persist, in large part due to inadequate
access to timely and quality health care. Attitudes and behaviours of maternal health care …

HIV status disclosure is central to debates about HIV because of its potential for HIV
prevention and its links to privacy and confidentiality as human-rights issues. Our review of …

HIV/AIDS stigma is a common thread in the narratives of pregnant women affected by
HIV/AIDS globally and may be associated with refusal of HIV testing. We conducted a cross …

HIV/AIDS-related stigma and discrimination have a substantial impact on people living with
HIV/AIDS (PLHA). The objectives of this study were:(1) to determine the associations of two …

The global community has set goals of virtual elimination of new child HIV infections and 50
percent reduction in HIV-related maternal mortality by the year 2015. Although much …

The aim of this literature review is to elucidate what is known about HIV/AIDS and stigma in
Sub‐Saharan Africa. Literature about HIV/AIDS and stigma in Sub‐Saharan Africa was …

International human rights bodies have played a critical role in codifying, setting standards,
and monitoring human rights violations in the context of sexual and reproductive health and …

Background Poor utilisation of facility-based antenatal and delivery care services in Kenya
hampers reduction of maternal mortality. Studies suggest that the participation of men in …