Conceptual Framework: Social Accountability for Respectful RMNCAH Care

It explores the question of whether social accountability can improve respectful reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health (RMNCAH) care. The brief proposes a conceptual framework that outlines the theoretical pathways through which social accountability interventions can lead to improved respectful care. The framework highlights the importance of community engagement, empowerment, and dialogue between community members, healthcare providers, and decision-makers in promoting respectful care. The document also discusses the implications of the framework for implementation and research, including the need to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of social accountability interventions in improving respectful care.