4.3 Strength of the study
In this part of the world where it is believed that women should go
through the labour processes in pain, there are fewer studies on desire
for companionship in labour. Companionship in labour influenced positive
birth outcomes and a greater degree of personal control in labour.
Emphasis is on respectful maternity care, and as such, knowing the level
of awareness and desirability of companionship in labour among antenatal
attendees at this facility would guide policy-making regarding the
proper implementation of companionship in labour as recommended by WHO.