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The study aims to assess the prevalence, forms, and drivers of mistreatment during childbirth in Benin City, Nigeria.

Mistreatment during facility-based childbirth in Benin City, Nigeria: A convergent mixed-methods study of prevalence and drivers

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The study aims to assess the prevalence, forms, and drivers of mistreatment during childbirth in Benin City, Nigeria.
Conducted a convergent parallel mixed-methods study across three healthcare facilities in Benin City.
Administered a 45-item mistreatment survey to postpartum women (n=656).
Performed qualitative interviews and focus group discussions with women and skilled birth attendants (n=46).
89.5% of women reported experiencing at least one form of mistreatment, mainly undignified care (70%), and loss of autonomy (48.2%).
Qualitative analysis identified themes of uncooperative labeling, provider burnout, and systemic constraints.
Higher education, antenatal care attendance, and type of delivery were associated with higher reported mistreatment (p < 0.05).

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Mixed-methods study reveals high prevalence of mistreatment in urban Nigeria, indicating systemic health issues.

Eluobaju et al. (2026) studied this question.

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