Tropical Medicine & International Health | 2019
Variation in competent and respectful delivery care in Kenya and Malawi: a retrospective analysis of national facility surveys
Abstract
Although substantial progress has been made in increasing access to care during childbirth, reductions in maternal and neonatal mortality have been slower. Poor‐quality care may be to blame. In this study, we measure the quality of labour and delivery services in Kenya and Malawi using data from observations of deliveries and explore factors associated with levels of competent and respectful care.