Nurses, women say abuse during childbirth is justified

In a national survey to determine why abuse during childbirth is still rampant, health workers interviewed said it is justified and guarantees women cooperate and focus on the birth process.PHOTO:COURTESY

Health workers have defended mistreatment of women during childbirth saying it “enhances the safety of the mother and baby”.

Many women, especially the young, also agree health workers are justified in pushing and slapping them around during childbirth.