Mothers’ perceptions of respectful maternity care and their parental self-confidence levels: a cross-sectional study

Key Points

• Maternal perceptions of respectful maternity care significantly influence parental self-confidence levels.
• A notable finding indicates 73% of mothers reported higher self-confidence with positive care experiences.
• Cross-sectional analysis covering diverse settings highlights variations in maternal perceptions of care.
• Understanding these dynamics may improve maternity care practices and maternal mental health.