Relationship of post-traumatic stress disorder with disrespect and abuse during childbirth in a group of Iranian postpartum women: a prospective study.

BACKGROUND Disrespect and abuse (DA 95% CI 0.01 to 0.58; p = 0.015). CONCLUSION Given the PTSD-D&A relationship, it is recommended to improve maternal care in maternity facilities to prevent any unintended PTSD complications.