Indigenous women report ‘shocking’ mistreatment during childbirth care: study
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New data from a first-of-its-kind nationwide maternity study led by University of British Columbia researchers has found that three-quarters of Indigenous women surveyed report some form of mistreatment or disrespect from care providers during pregnancy and childbirth.
UBC Prof. Saraswathi Vedam said the study is “not just about being nice to people” — mistreatment leads to poor outcomes.
“When people don’t trust the health care system, when they’re mistreated
UBC Prof. Saraswathi Vedam said the study is “not just about being nice to people” — mistreatment leads to poor outcomes.
“When people don’t trust the health care system, when they’re mistreated
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