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Table 4 Observations of provider interactions with clients during ANC counseling

From: Gender discrimination as a barrier to high-quality maternal and newborn health care in Nigeria: findings from a cross-sectional quality of care assessment

Checklist Component

Ebonyi State

%

(n = 202)

Kogi State

%

(n = 233)

Total

%

(n = 435)

Provider greeted the client and others present in a friendly and respectful manner

91.6

89.3

90.3

Provider introduced him/herself and gave his/her title

5.9

17.2

12.0

Provider called the client by her appropriate name/title

70.8

56.7

63.2

Provider informed client about progress of the pregnancy

42.6

47.2

45.1

Provider asked the client where she will deliver

10.4

6.0

8.1

Provider asked the woman if she wanted her husband/partner to participate in ANC consultation

7.9

12.4

10.3

Provider asked client if she has identified a birth companion of her choice

1.5

1.7

1.6