Table 1 PCC framework
Criteria | Description |
|---|---|
Population | • Women (and girls) of childbearing age (15-49) • Pregnant women and girls (up to 40 weeks gestation regardless of pregnancy outcome) • Postpartum women and girls (up to 1 year post-delivery) |
Concept | • All study designs focused on measuring the concept of “perceived maternal care quality”—women’s perceptions regarding the safety, effectiveness, timeliness, equity, and patient-centeredness of their antenatal, intrapartum, or postpartum care received in a medical facility |
Context | • Articles published in all countries regardless of income classification • Evidence published up until recently • Articles published in English language or with an English-language translation available |