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.