Perception of humanization of birth in a highly specialized hospital: let's think differently

Health Care Women Int. 2014 Feb;35(2):127-48. doi: 10.1080/07399332.2013.857321. Epub 2013 Dec 18.

Abstract

Our goal for this article was to identify the perceptions of health care professionals, administrators, and women concerning the humanization of childbirth care in a tertiary hospital. A single-case study design and a qualitative approach were used. We collected data through semistructured interviews, participant observation, field notes, and a questionnaire. The humanization of birth in a tertiary hospital is identifiable by several key characteristics such as personalization, recognition of women's rights, human caring, women's advocacy and companionship, and a balance between medical care and comfort, safety, and humanity.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Delivery, Obstetric / psychology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Interpersonal Relations
  • Interviews as Topic
  • Maternal Health Services / organization & administration
  • Mothers / psychology*
  • Parturition / psychology*
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Patient-Centered Care
  • Perception*
  • Pregnancy
  • Professional-Patient Relations
  • Qualitative Research
  • Social Support
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Tertiary Care Centers
  • Women's Rights