Characteristics of Participants in the Qualitative Study of the Supportive and Respectful Maternity Care Intervention in Sindh, Pakistan
| Characteristics | No. (%) (N=36) |
|---|---|
| District | |
| Thatta | 20 (56) |
| Sujawal | 16 (44) |
| Sex | |
| Female | 29 (81) |
| Male | 7 (19) |
| Age, mean (±SD), years | 39 (±7.7) |
| Health worker cadre | |
| Clinical staff | |
| Obstetrician/gynecologist (doctor) | 4 (11) |
| Nurse/midwife/lady health visitor | 15 (42) |
| Nonclinical staff | |
| Traditional birth attendant/aaya | 7 (20) |
| Cleaner and janitorial staff | 3 (8) |
| Security guard/ward boy | 2 (5) |
| Health managers | |
| Medical supervisor/medical superintendent | 5 (14) |
| Total experience, mean (±SD), years | 10.2 (±8.4) |
| Working shift | |
| Morning | 21 (58) |
| Evening | 5 (14) |
| Night | 6 (17) |
| Others (rotation, full day, special days) | 4 (11) |
Abbreviation: SD, standard deviation.