Midwives’ experiences of implementing respectful maternity care knowledge in daily maternity care practices after participating in a four-day RMC training

Abstract Background In Ghana, studies documenting the effectiveness of evidence-based specialized training programs to promote respectful maternity care (RMC) practices in healthcare facilities are few. Thus, we designed a four-day RMC workshop and piloted it with selected midwives tertiary facility Kumasi, Ghana. The present paper evaluated impact by exploring midwives’ experiences implementing knowledge their daily 4 months after workshop. Methods Through descriptive qualitative research design, followed-up conducted 14 in-depth interviews participants training, applying acquired practices. Data were managed analysed using NVivo 12. Codes collapsed into subthemes assigned three major predetermined themes. Results findings have been broadly categorized themes: practising care, health barriers RMC, recommendations for improving mentioned that newly has positively improved relationship childbearing women, assisted them effectively communicate position recognize autonomy women. Despite positive influence on clinical practice, said policy built environment hospital does not support exploration alternative birthing positions. Also, lacked required logistics ensure privacy multiple women open labour ward. recommended positions ward should be provided. all staff taken through program encourage good practice. Conclusion report some implementation challenges, noted 4-day had caregiving practice hospital. Policies aimed at addressing issue disrespect abusive during advocate include building childbirth.