Ranking of Results of Round 2 Survey on Questions Related to Respectful Care for Newborns
| Frequency in Top 3, No. (%) | Weighted Mean Scorea | Level of Importance (Top 3 in Category) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Descriptive questions (N=52) | |||
| What are the manifestations of disrespectful care or mistreatment of newborns that are observed in the context of facility based maternity care? | 25 (48.1) | 3.0 | High (1) |
| How is respectful care of newborns defined by parents, by providers, and by the population in general? | 19 (36.5) | 3.1 | High (2) |
| What are the perceptions and beliefs of health workers that affect the quality of care they provide to newborns? | 15 (28.9) | 3.4 | High (3) |
| What is the prevalence of disrespect of newborns in health care facilities? | 14 (26.9) | 3.4 | High (3) |
| Implementation questions (N=50) | |||
| How can respectful care of newborns be promoted as the standard of care in a given health facility? | 20 (40.0) | 3.1 | High (1) |
| How can health facility and management challenges be overcome to improve respectful care for newborns? | 17 (34.0) | 3.3 | High (2) |
| What are the successful strategies for advocating for respectful care of newborns? | 13 (26.0) | 3.5 | High (3) |
| Measurement questions (N=47) | |||
| What are the measurable and appropriate quantitative metrics for respectful care of newborns? | 35 (74.5) | 2.1 | High (1) |
| What is the impact of positive maternal prenatal and intra-partum experiences on birth outcomes? | 17 (36.2) | 3.3 | High (2) |
| How can respectful care for newborns be measured qualitatively? | 17 (36.2) | 3.5 | High (3) |
↵a The lowest mean represents the highest importance.