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Hibusu L, Sumankuuro J, Gwelo NB, Akintola O. Pregnant women's satisfaction with the quality of antenatal care and the continued willingness to use health facility care in Lusaka district, Zambia. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2024; 24:20. [PMID: 38166783 PMCID: PMC10759641 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-023-06181-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Antenatal healthcare (ANC) reduces maternal and neonatal deaths in low-middle-income countries. Satisfaction with ANC services and perception of quality of care are critical determinants of service utilization. The study aimed to assess pregnant women's satisfaction with ANC and identify sociodemographic factors associated with satisfaction and their continued willingness to use or recommend the facility to relatives or friends, in Lusaka district, Zambia. METHODS This was a cross-sectional study involving 499 pregnant women in Lusaka district. A combination of stratified, multistage, and systematic sampling procedures was used in selecting health facilities and pregnant women. This allowed the researcher to assess exposure and status simultaneously among individuals of interest in a population. Structured survey instruments and face-face-interview techniques were used in collecting data among pregnant women who were receiving ANC in selected health facilities. RESULTS Overall, the proportion of pregnant women who were fully satisfied with ANC was 58.9% (n = 292). Pregnant women's satisfaction score ranged from physical aspects (40.9 - 58.3%), interpersonal aspects (54.3 - 57.9%) to technical aspects of care (46.9 - 58.7%). Husbands' employment status (OR = 0.611, 95%CI = 0.413 - 0.903, p = 0.013), monthly household income level of > 3000 - ≤6000 Kwacha (OR = 0.480, 95%CI = 0.243 - 0.948, p = 0.035 were significantly associated with the interpersonal aspects and the physical aspects of care, respectively. Besides, pregnant women who were in their third trimester (above 33 weeks), significantly predicted satisfaction with the physical environment of antenatal care (OR = 3.932, 95%CI = 1.349 - 11.466, p = 0.012). In terms of the type of health facility, women who utilized ANC from Mtendere (OR = 0.236, 95% CI = 0.093 - 0.595, p = 0.002) and N'gombe (OR = 0.179, 95% CI = 0.064 - 0.504, p = 0.001) clinics were less satisfied with the physical environment of care. Place of residence and educational attainment showed significant association with 'willingness to return'. N'gombe clinic (n = 48, 77.4%) received the lowest consideration for 'future care'. CONCLUSION Drawing on Donabedian framework on assessing quality of healthcare, we posit that pregnant women's satisfaction with the quality of antenatal care was low due to concerns about the physical environment of health facilities, the interpersonal relationships between providers and pregnant women as well as the technical aspects of care. All these accounted for pregnant women's dissatisfaction with the quality of care, and the indication of unwillingness to return or recommend the health facilities to colleagues. Consistent with Donabedian framework, we suggest that the codes and ethics of healthcare must be upheld. We also call for policy initiatives to reshape the physical condition of ANC clinics and to reinforce healthcare providers' focus on the 'structures' and the 'processes' relevant to care in addition to the 'outcomes'.
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- Ladislas Hibusu
- School of Public Health, Faculty of Community and Health Sciences, University of the Western Cape, Bellville, South Africa
- SoCha, LLC, Subdivision 699/Stand 100, Ibex Hill Rd, Lusaka, Zambia
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- School of Public Health, Faculty of Community and Health Sciences, University of the Western Cape, Bellville, South Africa
- Department of Public Policy and Management, Faculty of Public Policy and Governance, SDD UBIDS, Wa, Ghana
- School of Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences, Faculty of Science and Health, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, NSW, Australia
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- School of Public Health, Faculty of Community and Health Sciences, University of the Western Cape, Bellville, South Africa
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- School of Public Health, Faculty of Community and Health Sciences, University of the Western Cape, Bellville, South Africa.
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Fatin Imtithal A, Norhayati MN, Nor Akma Y. Comparison of labour and postnatal satisfaction between women with and without severe maternal morbidity: a double-cohort study. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e049757. [PMID: 35418419 PMCID: PMC9014019 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-049757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To compare labour and postnatal satisfaction between women with and without severe maternal morbidity in a tertiary hospital in Kelantan, Malaysia. DESIGN A prospective double-cohort study. SETTING Hospital and community based. PARTICIPANTS Women at childbirth and 1-month post partum. OUTCOME MEASURES Labour satisfaction measured using the Malay version of the Women's Views of Birth Labour Satisfaction Questionnaire and postnatal satisfaction measured using the Malay version of the Women's Views of Birth Postnatal Satisfaction Questionnaire. RESULTS A total of 198 participants responded following childbirth, while 193 responded 1-month post partum. Accordingly, although no significant difference in labour satisfaction scores following childbirth was observed between women with and without severe maternal morbidity, a significant difference in postnatal satisfaction score 1-month post partum had been noted (adjusted mean difference [95% CI]: 3 [0.54 to 5.45]; p=0.019). Moreover, domains for nursing a baby (0.08 [0.024] vs 0.06 [0.029]; p=0.022) and professional support (0.03 [0.022] vs 0.03 [0.029]; p=0.023) differed significantly between women with and without severe maternal morbidity. CONCLUSIONS Healthcare professional support and nursing of babies influenced the relationship between satisfaction and severe maternal morbidity during the later postpartum period.
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- Adnan Fatin Imtithal
- Department of Family Medicine, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kampus Kesihatan, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Family Medicine, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kampus Kesihatan, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Family Medicine, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kampus Kesihatan, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
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Sun Z, Wang S, Zhao H, Zhou X, Zhang L, Shi J. Does descending health resources reform impact patient low-level hospital selection behavior? Evidence from Zhejiang, China. Arch Public Health 2021; 79:179. [PMID: 34663478 PMCID: PMC8522119 DOI: 10.1186/s13690-021-00700-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background Since 2013, China launched descending resources reform, which is a new attempt to correct unbalanced allocation of health resources through human capital spillovers and brand implantation from high-level hospitals. The purpose of this paper is to explore the patients’ hospital selection response to this reform with the focus of low-level hospitals to better understand the effect of this reform on correcting regional inequality of health resources allocation. Methods The European Consumer Satisfaction Index model (ECSI) was used to design a questionnaire, and cross-sectional data from 17 hospitals were collected through 1287 questionnaires from Zhejiang Province. Patient hospital selection (loyalty) is measured using ordinary variables by considering patient willingness to choose a low-level hospital when suffering an illness or severe illness. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the structure equation model are applied to examine the effect of reforms on patient behavior. Results The descending resources reform promotes improvements in the capabilities and medical environment of low-level hospitals, and descending doctors also have high accessibility. Perceived quality, patient expectations, and hospital image have significant positive effects on patient satisfaction, and the explanatory power of brand implantation from cooperative high-level hospitals and descending doctors is stronger than the image of the low-level hospital itself. And descending resources reform and patient satisfaction have significant positive impacts on patient’s choice for low-level hospitals with the existence of mediating effect of satisfaction. Conclusions This paper provides supporting empirical evidence of the descending resources reform’s impact on patients’ low-level hospital selection. This reform has been effective in improving the capabilities of low-level hospitals, and brand implantation of high-level hospitals shows strong explanatory power. China’s reform offers a distinct and valuable approach to correcting the uneven allocation of health resources. Besides, the findings also suggest that policymakers could pay more attention to the importance of information channels in impacting patient awareness, responses, and hospital selection.
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- Zesheng Sun
- School of Finance and Business, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China. .,Department of Stomatology, Songjiang Hospital of Shanghai, Shanghai, China.
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- School of Finance and Business, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Finance, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Finance and Business, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Finance and Business, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, China
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A performance measurement model for the housekeeping services in healthcare facilities. FACILITIES 2021. [DOI: 10.1108/f-03-2020-0020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Purpose
The purpose of this study is to develop a customised model to measure the performance of housekeeping (HK) services in Sri Lankan health-care facilities.
Design/methodology/approach
An exploratory sequential mixed approach was adopted in the study to collect and analyse data. A case study strategy was adopted in the initial phase to explore the current HK practices, and to determine the applicable key performance indicators (KPIs) found through literature. Semi-structured interviews were used as the data collection method in the selected case studies. A questionnaire survey was conducted in the next phase to verify the validity of case study findings. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics. One sample t-test was used to identify significant KPIs and to formulate the customised performance measurement (PM) model.
Findings
The study identified and ranked 46 KPIs, which can be used to measure the performance of HK divisions of health-care facilities, in balanced scorecard perspectives. The findings also revealed that the KPIs determined using the model have a significant impact on implementing effective health-care HK services and could be used to measure both real and subjective cleanliness.
Practical implications
The developed model can be used for numerous PM requirements in health-care setups in both developing and developed countries. The KPIs determined using this model can be presented in quality audits and government inspections as proof of effective HK management. The HK managers of the health-care sector can effectively monitor the performance of their divisions using the proposed PM model and this model can be customised to match the other facilities management service divisions.
Originality/value
Many studies focus on overall health-care PM. This study expands the knowledge on HK PM in the health-care sector by presenting a collection of performance indicators centred on HK function.
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Sun Z, Wang S, Zhao H, Yu H. Does Descending Resources Reform Improve Patient Satisfaction and Reshape Choice of Care Providers? A Cross-Sectional Study in Zhejiang, China. INQUIRY: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing 2020; 57:46958020956899. [PMID: 32909479 PMCID: PMC7488616 DOI: 10.1177/0046958020956899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Patient satisfaction and choice of care providers have been the core concerns of
China’s descending resources reform launched in 2013. This health care reform
attempts to improve low-level hospitals’ capability and patient satisfaction
through compulsory descending of doctors from high-level hospitals, thereby
reshaping patients’ behavior (loyalty). The goal of this paper is to explore the
determinants of patient satisfaction, and its impact on patient loyalty with an
emphasis on low-level hospitals in the reform context. By using a self-made
5-point scale that incorporates socio-demographic variables, reform, and
revealed preference into the European Consumer Satisfaction Index model (ECSI),
cross-sectional data from 17 hospitals, and 1287 questionnaires in Zhejiang
province is collected to conduct empirical research. Satisfaction is measured as
ordinary variables with the reform and with the low-level hospitals,
respectively. Loyalty is measured by patients’ willingness to choose low-level
hospitals when suffering illness or severe illness. Analysis of variance and
multiple comparisons are utilized to examine the different level of hospitals.
An ordered logit model and ordinary least squares regression are applied to
examine the determinants of satisfaction and loyalty. The results indicate that
patient satisfaction can be explained by variables of perceived quality, patient
expectations, and corporate image. Socio-demographic variable, providers, and
the reform also have significant effects. Patients’ satisfaction plays a
pronounced role on improving their loyalty. The descending resources reform
positively affects low-level hospitals’ capability and patient satisfaction. The
cost reduction and convenience significantly increase the reform satisfaction.
Capability, medical environment, and accessibility of descending doctors are
positively associated with the satisfaction with low-level hospitals. This paper
evidences that the descending resources reform is an effective way to reallocate
resources in supply side of health service market and reshape patients’ choice
of care providers with the accessibility and spillover of descending human
capital.
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- Zesheng Sun
- School of Finance and Business, Shanghai Normal University, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China.,Department of Stomatology, First People's Hospital of Akesu, China
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- School of Finance and Business, Shanghai Normal University, China
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- School of Economics and Management, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou, China
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Imtithal Adnan F, Noor NM, Mat Junoh NA. Associated factors of labor satisfaction and predictor of postnatal satisfaction in the north-east of Peninsular Malaysia. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0238310. [PMID: 32857816 PMCID: PMC7455019 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0238310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2020] [Accepted: 08/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Identifying the factors contributing to maternal satisfaction is a proxy measure to improve the quality of care. It evaluates the health service provision by understanding maternal perceptions and expectations and promoting adherence to health services. This study aimed to identify the sociodemographic, obstetric, and medical factors contributing to labor satisfaction among postpartum women and examine the association between labor and postnatal satisfaction. METHODOLOGY A cross-sectional study using systematic random sampling in a ratio of 1:5 based on the delivery list in a labor room in a tertiary hospital was applied. Information was obtained from medical records for sociodemographic characteristics and obstetric and medical histories. Face-to-face interviews were performed to obtain responses for Malay versions of the Women's Views of Birth Labour Satisfaction Questionnaire and the Women's Views of Birth Postnatal Satisfaction Questionnaire. Simple and general linear regression analyses were performed. RESULTS A total of 110 participants responded, accounting for a response rate of 100%. High-risk color codes, the period of gestation, household income, and were significantly associated with maternal satisfaction during labor. The association between labor and postnatal satisfaction was significant. CONCLUSION Identifying these associated factors and differences may lead to understanding and contributing to specific and targeted strategies for tackling issues related to maternal satisfaction.
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- Fatin Imtithal Adnan
- Department of Family Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Family Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Family Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
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Karoni HF, Bantie GM, Azage M, Kasa AS, Aynie AA, Tsegaye GW. Maternal satisfaction among vaginal and cesarean section delivery care services in Bahir Dar city health facilities, Northwest Ethiopia: a facility-based comparative cross-sectional study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2020; 20:473. [PMID: 32807125 PMCID: PMC7433055 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-020-03170-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2019] [Accepted: 08/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background Mothers’ delivery care satisfaction is one of the indicators to monitor the quality of health care provision. However, there is only limited information in this regard in Ethiopia, particularly in the study area. Therefore, the study aimed to determine the level of maternal satisfaction and the determinants among vaginal and cesarean section delivery care in Bahir Dar city health facilities. Methods Facility-based comparative cross-sectional study was conducted from April to May 2018. Using systematic random sampling, a total of 896 recently delivered mothers were interviewed. The collected data were entered into the Epi-Data soft and then exported to SPSS Version 20.0 for analysis. Descriptive statistics were computed and Logistic regression model was used to identify the association between explanatory and outcome variables. Adjusted Odds Ratio with 95% CI was used to measure the strength of the association between these variables. The model fitness was checked using Hosmer and Lemeshow goodness of fit (P > 0.05). A p-value < 0.2 at bivariate analysis was considered for variables to be candidates for multivariable logistic regression analysis. Variables with a p-value of < 0.05 at multivariate analysis were considered as statistically significant predictors of mothers’ satisfaction. Results A total of 894 recently delivered mothers participated in the study yielded a response of 99.8%. 448 (50.1%) mothers delivered vaginally whereas 446 (25.8%) via cesarean section. The overall mean age of respondents was 26.60 (± 4.88) years. The total maternal delivery care service satisfaction level was 61.4%. More mothers were satisfied with vaginal delivery care, 65.6% (95% CI: 56.97, 74.22%) than cesarean section, 57.2% (95% CI: 48.19, 66.2%). Maternal education, residence, current delivery care planned, maternal HIV status, the gender of health care provider and gave birth in a private health facility were significantly associated with vaginal delivery care satisfaction. Whereas, maternal education, residence, current delivery care planned, antenatal care attended, gender of health care provider was significantly associated with cesarean section delivery care satisfaction. Conclusions The overall maternal delivery care service satisfaction level was low as, per the national standard, and there is a great discrepancy in maternal satisfaction level between vaginal and cesarean section delivery care services.
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- Hanna Franco Karoni
- Department of Nursing, Felege Hiwot Referral Hospital, Bahir Dar city, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, GAMBY Medical and Business College, P.O. Box: +251-209, Bahir Dar city, Ethiopia.
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- School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Adult Health Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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- Faculty of Community Health, Alkan Health sciences, Business and Technology College, Bahir Dar city, Ethiopia
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- School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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Khumalo N, Rwakaikara E. Patient satisfaction with peri-partum care at Bertha Gxowa district hospital, South Africa. Afr J Prim Health Care Fam Med 2020; 12:e1-e8. [PMID: 32787408 PMCID: PMC7479382 DOI: 10.4102/phcfm.v12i1.2409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2020] [Revised: 05/10/2020] [Accepted: 06/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Patient satisfaction is one of the key outcome measures of healthcare services.Aim and Setting: To explore factors that influence women's satisfaction with peri-partum care at Bertha Gxowa district hospital, South African primary care. METHODS A cross-sectional study involving 260 women was conducted. A structured questionnaire collected information from participants on pain relief, health education provided by healthcare providers, privacy, cleanliness of the ward and their participation in decision-making about care received in the peri-partum period. RESULTS Most respondents were co-habiting with their partners (100, 38%) and had completed only secondary school education (119, 46%). The average participant age was 27 years, with an average parity of two children. Most participants were satisfied with the privacy (218, 84%) and the general cleanliness of the wards (233, 90%). However, large proportions of women were dissatisfied with the information given to them by doctors (104, 55%) and nurses (89, 37%), and the rest were unsure. About 189 (73%) participants were dissatisfied with the extent of their participation in decision-making about their own care. The study had a caesarean rate of 53 (20%). Compared to normal vaginal delivery, participants who had caesarean section were significantly more likely to report being satisfied with pain relief during labour (p 0.001). CONCLUSION The study findings showed varying levels of satisfaction with different aspects of peri-partum care and suggested the need for better pain relief during vaginal delivery, information sharing by doctors and patient emancipation for decision-making about their own care.
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- Nonhlanhla Khumalo
- Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
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A comparative study of patients' satisfaction with different levels of hospitals in Beijing: why do patients prefer high-level hospitals? BMC Health Serv Res 2020; 20:643. [PMID: 32650761 PMCID: PMC7350561 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-020-05507-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2019] [Accepted: 07/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Background To promote the integration of medical resources, Beijing has built medical alliances since 2012, but this reform has not changed the state of disordered medical treatment. Patients are still willing to go to high-level hospitals for medical treatment. What causes patients to prefer high-level hospitals? To explore the reasons behind this preference for high-level medical treatment among patients and to guide patients to make visits in an orderly manner, we conducted this study and compared patients’ satisfaction with hospitals of different levels in the context of medical resource integration. Methods This study conducted a questionnaire survey among 1250 patients who were selected in 18 medical alliances in Beijing from October to December 2016. The study type is a comparative study based on cross-sectional data. Patient satisfaction was the main outcome, and descriptive analysis, chi-square tests, nonparametric tests and binary logistic regression analysis were used. The level of statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. Results The overall satisfaction score of the medical alliances was 3.375, and the satisfaction scores of core hospitals and cooperative hospitals were 2.77 and 3.07, respectively. The overall patient satisfaction rate was 44.62%, and the satisfaction rates of core hospitals and cooperative hospitals were 34.34 and 50.43%, respectively. The type of hospital and understanding of medical alliance policy were the factors associated with patient satisfaction with the medical alliance. Conclusions The patients’ satisfaction with cooperative hospitals was higher than their satisfaction with core hospitals. Although the patients were more satisfied with the service attitude of the cooperative hospitals, they still preferred core hospitals due to their higher expectations for their medical treatment and greater trust in their medical technology. It is necessary to explore the establishment of closed medical alliances under the unified management of human and financial resources to enable medical alliances to become a community of common interests and provide integrated medical services for patients.
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Mother's Satisfaction towards Childbirth Care at Public Health Centers in Bench-Maji Zone, Ethiopia: A Facility-Based Cross-Sectional Study. Int J Reprod Med 2020; 2020:6746459. [PMID: 32695806 PMCID: PMC7354652 DOI: 10.1155/2020/6746459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2020] [Revised: 06/01/2020] [Accepted: 06/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Assessing the level of maternal satisfaction towards maternal health care services has a paramount importance in improving the service quality and enhancing service utilization. Hence, the aim of this study was to assess maternal satisfaction towards childbirth care and its determinants at public health facilities in Bench-Maji Zone, Ethiopia. Methods A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted from May 20, 2018, to July 11, 2018 in Bench-Maji Zone, Ethiopia. A total of 845 mothers were selected by employing a systematic random sampling technique. Data were collected using a pretested and structured questionnaire. Satisfaction was measured by the five-point Likert scale from very dissatisfied (1) to very satisfied (5). Data were entered in to Epi data version 3.1 and analyzed using SPSS version 20. A P value < 0.05 was considered to declare statistical significance. Result About 506 (63.25%) of the mothers were satisfied by the overall care provided during childbirth. Factors associated with mothers' satisfaction with childbirth care includes attending no formal education [AOR = 3.69; 95% CI (1.99, 7.91)], rural residency [AOR = 2.63; 95% CI (1.43, 5.80)], perceived measure taken to assure privacy [AOR = 3.56; 95% CI (1.25, 7.41)], and attending antenatal care [AOR = 6.23; 95% CI (3.42, 12.87)]. Conclusion The overall satisfaction of mothers with childbirth care in public health centers of Bench-Maji Zone is low when compared with other studies. Hence, understanding mothers' expectations, assuring privacy, and enhancing antenatal care attendance might improve maternal satisfaction with childbirth care.
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Taddese AA, Gashaye KT, Dagne H, Andualem Z. Maternal and partner's level of satisfaction on the delivery room service in University of Gondar Referral Hospital, northwest, Ethiopia: a comparative cross-sectional study. BMC Health Serv Res 2020; 20:233. [PMID: 32192498 PMCID: PMC7083028 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-020-05079-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2019] [Accepted: 03/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Asking patients/clients what they perceive about the care and treatment they have received is one of the important steps towards improving the quality of health care. In the scientific world, a number of efforts have been tried to understand about what laboring mothers perceive about the care provided. However, little is known about the birth experiences of partners in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study was aimed to assess the maternal and partner’s level of satisfaction on the delivery room service in the study area. Methods A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2018 to January 2019 in University of Gondar referral hospital. The birth satisfaction scale is used for the mother, and it was adapted to the partners’ perspective. Paired-samples t tests were used for comparing mothers and partners for the birth satisfaction scales global and thematic scores. A binary logistic regression model was fitted to identify predicting factors for mothers’ and partners satisfaction. Results The overall satisfaction of mothers in this study was 47.6%. Whereas, 41.2% of partners were satisfied by delivery room services. There were mean difference between mothers and partners’ birth satisfaction scale (p = 0.02). Maternal satisfaction scale was affected by age [OR = 0.36, 95%CI (0.18, 0.73)], perception [OR = 0.02, 95%CI (0.001,0.09)], waiting time [OR = 0.11, 95%CI (0.001, 0.09)],visiting mode [OR = 0.01, 95%CI (0.001,0.08)], pregnancy status [OR = 0.04, 95%CI (0.01,0.33)] and fatal outcome [OR = 0.001, 95%CI (0.001,0.018)] .whereas, partners satisfaction was associated with age [OR = 0.16,95%CI (0.05 0.49)], occupational status [OR = 0.02, 95%CI (0.001, 0.24), amount of money to pay for service [OR = 2.87, 95%CI (1.07, 7.71), visiting mode of his wife [OR = 0.08, 95%CI (0.01, 0.35)], waiting time [OR = 0.12, 95%CI (0.04, 0.33)], privacy [OR = 10.61, 95%CI (3.00, 37.52)], mode of delivery of his wife [OR = 7.69, 95%CI (3.00, 19.69)]. Conclusion This finding would alert the health care system to design a client-friendly approach. It will provide insight to hospital administrators and providers in formulating a policy that would enhance the support of partners during labour and delivery process.
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- Asefa Adimasu Taddese
- University of Gondar College of medicine and health science institute of public health department of epidemiology and Biostatistics, Gondar, Ethiopia.
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- University of Gondar College of medicine and health science school of medicine department of gynecology and obstetrics, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- University of Gondar College of medicine and health science institute of public health department of Environmental and occupational health and safety, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- University of Gondar College of medicine and health science institute of public health department of Environmental and occupational health and safety, Gondar, Ethiopia
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Gejea T, Abadiga M, Hasen T. Maternal Satisfaction with Delivery Services of Government Hospitals in Ambo Town, West Shoa Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia, 2020. Patient Prefer Adherence 2020; 14:1225-1235. [PMID: 32801653 PMCID: PMC7383021 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s251635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2020] [Accepted: 06/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Maternal satisfaction with delivery service is used to measure the ability of services provided to meet consumers' expectations. Satisfying women with the care given during labor and delivery helps to develop a positive childbirth experience and a favorable attitude towards motherhood. There were limited studies that assessed maternal satisfaction in Ethiopia, and this study aimed to assess delivery service satisfaction and its associated factors among mothers who gave birth at public hospitals of Ambo town, West Ethiopia. METHODS Institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted on 384 women, from April 20 to May 20, 2019, in public hospitals of Ambo town. The study participants were selected by systematic random sampling method and interviewed using structured questionnaires. The data were checked, coded and entered into Epi info version 7, and then exported to SPSS version 20 for analysis. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to identify predictors of maternal satisfaction. A variable with a P value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS A total of 384 study participants were involved, making a response rate of 100%. Out of 384 mothers who participated in the study, 322 (83.9%) were satisfied with the delivery service, and 62 (16.1%) were unsatisfied with the delivery service. Monthly income less than 650 ETB (AOR=0.46, 95% CI: 0.22, 0.94) was associated with decreased maternal satisfaction. On the other hand, normal birth outcome (AOR=4.409, 95% CI: 1.453, 13.375) and maintenance of mothers' privacy (AOR = 8.405, 95% CI: 1.74,29.59) were associated with increased maternal satisfaction with delivery services. CONCLUSION The level of maternal satisfaction with the delivery services in this study was moderate. Monthly income, maternal birth outcome and maintenance of privacy were significantly associated with maternal satisfaction.
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- Teshome Gejea
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Ambo University Referral Hospital, Ambo, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
- Correspondence: Muktar Abadiga Email
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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Hsai NM, Matsui M, Ng CFS, Khaing CT, Imoto A, Sayed AM, Huy NT, Kamiya Y, Moji K. Satisfaction of Pregnant Women with Antenatal Care Services at Women and Children Hospital in South Okkalapa, Myanmar: A Facility-Based Cross-Sectional Study Triangulated with Qualitative Study. Patient Prefer Adherence 2020; 14:2489-2499. [PMID: 33376310 PMCID: PMC7755365 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s266916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2020] [Accepted: 10/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND While patients' satisfaction is a barometer for healthcare quality, Myanmar did not do enough to assess the antenatal care (ANC) satisfaction. OBJECTIVE In this study, we aim to assess the satisfaction level of pregnant women with ANC services provided by a public hospital in Myanmar. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted with 125 women in the quantitative and 27 in the qualitative study at South Okkalapa Women and Children Hospital in Myanmar. Satisfaction was measured by using a five-point Likert scale with 25-item services. Statistical software SPSS version 16 was used for quantitative data analysis. Qualitative data were manually analyzed by thematic analysis. RESULTS The proportion of pregnant women who were satisfied with healthcare services ranged from 18% to 35%. Provider's service yielded satisfaction ranging between 25% and 35%; meanwhile, facilities in the waiting area had the lowest mean score (2.78) for satisfaction. Laboratory service and waiting time at the antenatal clinic were major sources of dissatisfaction. Overall, 48% of the pregnant women were in high satisfaction with ANC services. Out of 25 items, cleanliness of ANC clinic, the process of ANC procedure, drug supply by the hospital, ventilation, and lighting in the waiting area, waiting time to see doctors, and working hours (availability of services) showed significant association with overall satisfaction. CONCLUSION Nearly half of the pregnant women in the study were very satisfied with the total healthcare services they received. Facilities in the waiting area, laboratory service, and waiting time to see doctors were dissatisfied services and need to be upgraded.
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- Nang Mon Hsai
- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki852-8523, Japan
- Social Security Board, Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki852-8523, Japan
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki852-8523, Japan
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of Public Health, Yangon, Myanmar
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki852-8523, Japan
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- School of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
- Online Research Club, Nagasaki852-8523, Japan
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki852-8523, Japan
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki852-8523, Japan
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki852-8523, Japan
- Correspondence: Kazuhiko Moji; Nguyen Tien Huy Graduate School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan Email ;
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Takayama T, Phongluxa K, Nonaka D, Sato C, Gregorio ER, Inthavong N, Pongvongsa T, Kounnavong S, Kobayashi J. Is the place of birth related to the mother's satisfaction with childbirth? A cross-sectional study in a rural district of the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2019; 19:333. [PMID: 31510943 PMCID: PMC6737618 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-019-2483-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2019] [Accepted: 08/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background The place of birth has been rapidly changing from home to health facility in Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) following the strategy to improve the maternal and neonatal mortality. This change in the place of birth might affect the mother’s satisfaction with childbirth. The objective of this study was to assess whether the place of birth is related to the mother’s satisfaction with childbirth in a rural district of the Lao PDR. Methods A community-based survey was implemented in 21 randomly selected hamlets in Xepon district, Savannakhet province, between February and March, 2016. Questionnaire-based interviews were conducted with mothers who experienced a normal vaginal birth in the past 2 years. Satisfaction with childbirth was measured by the Satisfaction with Childbirth Experience Questionnaire. Using the median, the outcome variable was dichotomized into “high satisfaction group” and “low satisfaction group”. Logistic regression was performed to assess the association between place of birth and satisfaction with childbirth. Three models were examined: In Model 1, only the predictor of interest (i.e., place of birth) was included. In Model 2, the predictor of interest and the obstetrical predictors were included. In Model 3, in addition to these predictors, socio-demographic and economic predictors were included. A mixed-effects model was used to account for the hierarchical structure. Results Among the 226 mothers who were included in data analysis, 60.2% gave birth at the health facility and the remaining 39.8% gave birth at home. Logistic regression analysis showed that the mothers who gave birth at the health facility were significantly more likely to have a higher level of satisfaction compared to the mothers who gave birth at home (crude odds ratio: 5.44, 95% confidence interval: 3.03 to 9.75). This association remained even after adjusting for other predictors (adjusted odds ratio: 6.05, 95% confidence interval: 2.81 to 13.03). Conclusion Facility-based birth was significantly associated with a higher level of satisfaction with childbirth among the mothers in the study district where maternal and neonatal mortalities are relatively high. The findings of the present study support the promotion of facility-based birth in a rural district of the Lao PDR.
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- Tomomi Takayama
- Department of Global Health, Graduate School of Health Sciences, University of the Ryukyus, 207 Uehara, Nishihara-cho, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa, Japan.
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- Lao Tropical and Public Health Institute, Samsenthai Road, Ban Kaognot, Sisattanak District, Vientiane Capital, Lao People's Democratic Republic
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- Department of Global Health, Graduate School of Health Sciences, University of the Ryukyus, 207 Uehara, Nishihara-cho, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa, Japan
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- Department of Global Health, Graduate School of Health Sciences, University of the Ryukyus, 207 Uehara, Nishihara-cho, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa, Japan.,Asia Health and Educational Fund, 2-17-1, Nakaochiai, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Global Health, Graduate School of Health Sciences, University of the Ryukyus, 207 Uehara, Nishihara-cho, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa, Japan.,Department of Health Promotion and Education, College of Public Health, University of the Philippines Manila/SEAMEO-TROPMED Regional Center for Public Health, Hospital Administration, Environmental and Occupational Health, 625 Pedro Gil Street, Ermita, Manila, Philippines
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- Lao Tropical and Public Health Institute, Samsenthai Road, Ban Kaognot, Sisattanak District, Vientiane Capital, Lao People's Democratic Republic
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- Savannakhet Provincial Health Department, Thahea village, Kaysone-Phomvihan District, Savannakhet, Lao People's Democratic Republic
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- Lao Tropical and Public Health Institute, Samsenthai Road, Ban Kaognot, Sisattanak District, Vientiane Capital, Lao People's Democratic Republic
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- Department of Global Health, Graduate School of Health Sciences, University of the Ryukyus, 207 Uehara, Nishihara-cho, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa, Japan
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Baynes C, Yegon E, Lusiola G, Kahando R, Ngadaya E, Kahwa J. Women's Satisfaction With and Perceptions of the Quality of Postabortion Care at Public-Sector Facilities in Mainland Tanzania and in Zanzibar. GLOBAL HEALTH, SCIENCE AND PRACTICE 2019; 7:S299-S314. [PMID: 31455626 PMCID: PMC6711631 DOI: 10.9745/ghsp-d-19-00026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2018] [Accepted: 03/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND In 2015, the government of Tanzania began to strengthen the quality of postabortion care (PAC). Limited research has been conducted to understand clients' perceptions of public sector provision of PAC. Accordingly, we carried out a mixed-method study between April and July 2016, using client surveys and in-depth interviews, both implemented immediately following PAC. Results were used to help guide the government's initiative. METHODOLOGY We assessed the quality of PAC in 25 public-sector facilities through a client survey of 412 women. Questions included satisfaction with client-staff interaction, counseling, provider competence, postabortion family planning, accessibility of care, and the facility environment. Based on responses, we developed and validated a scale representing women's overall satisfaction with the quality of care. We conducted bivariate analysis to identify the levels of care associated with clients' ranking of individual and composite measures of the quality of care. We used multivariate ordinal logistic models to assess the relative influence of multilevel factors on clients' overall satisfaction. We coupled our survey with qualitative analysis of in-depth interviews with 30 PAC clients. RESULTS Clients reported moderately high levels of satisfaction with the quality of PAC, with an overall mean score of 2.6 on a 4-point scale. Bivariate analysis identified several areas for improvement, including family planning counseling and provision, especially at regional hospitals; pain management; and reduced use of sharp curettage. The factors most strongly associated with satisfaction were advanced parity, receiving care at lower-level facilities, brief waiting periods, and manual vacuum aspiration for treatment of incomplete abortion. Qualitative analysis illuminated how client-provider interactions; pain; desire for counseling and information, especially on family planning; and congested facility environments shape clients' perceptions of the care they received. CONCLUSIONS Although clear areas for improvement in public-sector provision of PAC existed at all sites, women were less likely to report satisfaction with care at referral facilities owing primarily to inadequate counseling, delays in receiving PAC treatment after admission, and poor emphasis on postabortion fertility, family planning information, and contraceptive provision. PAC programs should ensure availability of a wide range of contraceptive methods and high-quality family planning counseling, especially at tertiary facilities.
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- The National Institutes of Medical Research, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Mocumbi S, Högberg U, Lampa E, Sacoor C, Valá A, Bergström A, von Dadelszen P, Munguambe K, Hanson C, Sevene E. Mothers' satisfaction with care during facility-based childbirth: a cross-sectional survey in southern Mozambique. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2019; 19:303. [PMID: 31426758 PMCID: PMC6701029 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-019-2449-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2019] [Accepted: 08/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Client satisfaction is an essential component of quality of care. Health system factors, processes of care as well as mothers’ characteristics influence the extent to which care meets the expectations of mothers and families. In our study, we specifically aimed to address the mothers’ experiences of, and satisfaction with, care during childbirth. Methods A population-based cross-sectional study, using structured interviews with published sequences of questions assessing satisfaction, including 4358 mothers who gave birth during the 12 months before June 2016 to estimate satisfaction with childbirth care. Regression analysis was used to determine the predictors of client satisfaction. Results Most mothers (92.5%) reported being satisfied with care during childbirth and would recommend that a family member to deliver at the same facility. Specifically, 94.7% were satisfied with the cleanliness of the facility, 92.0% reported being satisfied with the interaction with the healthcare providers, but only 49.8% felt satisfied with the assistance to feed their baby. Mothers who had negative experiences during the process of care, such as being abandoned when needing help, disrespect, humiliation, or physical abuse, reported low levels of satisfaction when compared to those who had not had such experiences (68.5% vs 93.5%). Additionally, they reported higher levels of dissatisfaction (20.1% vs 2.1%). Regression analysis revealed that mothers who gave birth in primary level facilities tended to be more satisfied than those who gave birth in hospitals, and having a companion increased, on average, the overall satisfaction score, with 0.06 in type II health centres (CI 0.03–0.10) and with 0.05 in type I health centres (CI − 0.02 – 0.13), compared to − 0.01(CI -0.08 – 0.07) in the hospitals, irrespective of age, education and socio-economic background. Conclusion Childbirth at the primary level facilities contributes to the level of satisfaction. The provision of childbirth care should consider women’s preferences and needs, including having a companion of choice. We highlight the challenge in balancing safety of care versus satisfaction with care and in developing policies on the optimum configuration of childbirth care. Interventions to improve the interaction with providers and the provision of respectful care are recommended. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12884-019-2449-6) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Sibone Mocumbi
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidade Eduardo Mondlane (UEM), Av. Salvador Allende 702, 1100, Maputo, Mozambique. .,Department of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala University, Akademiska sjukhuset, SE-75185, Uppsala, Sweden.
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala University, Akademiska sjukhuset, SE-75185, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Uppsala Clinical Research Centre, Uppsala University, Dag Hammarskjölds väg 38, 751 85, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Centro de Investigação em Saúde de Manhiça (CISM), Rua 12, Manhiça, Mozambique
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- Centro de Investigação em Saúde de Manhiça (CISM), Rua 12, Manhiça, Mozambique
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala University, Akademiska sjukhuset, SE-75185, Uppsala, Sweden.,University College London, Institute for Global Health, Gower St, London, WC1E 6BT, UK
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- Department of Women and Children's Health, School of Life Course Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King's College London, 1 Lambeth Palace Road, London, SE1 7EU, UK
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- Centro de Investigação em Saúde de Manhiça (CISM), Rua 12, Manhiça, Mozambique.,Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universidade Eduardo Mondlane, Av. Salvador Allende 702 R/C, Maputo, Mozambique
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Karolinska Institutet, Tomtebodavagen 18A, Plan 4, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Disease Control, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Keppel St, London, WC1E 7HT, UK
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- Centro de Investigação em Saúde de Manhiça (CISM), Rua 12, Manhiça, Mozambique.,Department of Physiological Science, Clinical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidade Eduardo Mondlane, Av. Salvador Allende 702 R/C, Maputo, Mozambique
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Bhattacharyya S, Srivastava A, Saxena M, Gogoi M, Dwivedi P, Giessler K. Do women's perspectives of quality of care during childbirth match with those of providers? A qualitative study in Uttar Pradesh, India. Glob Health Action 2019; 11:1527971. [PMID: 30295161 PMCID: PMC6179056 DOI: 10.1080/16549716.2018.1527971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Background: Persistently high maternal mortality levels are a concern in developing countries. In India, monetary incentive schemes have increased institutional delivery rates appreciably, but have not been equally successful in reducing maternal mortality. Maternal outcomes are affected by quality of obstetric care and socio-cultural norms. In this light there is need to examine the quality of care provided to women delivering in institutions. Objective: This study aimed to examine pregnant women’s expectations of high-quality care in public health facilities in Uttar Pradesh, India, and to contrast this with provider’s perceptions of the same, as well as the barriers that limit their ability to provide high-quality care. Methods: A qualitative descriptive analysis was conducted on data from two studies – focus group discussions with rural women in their last trimester of pregnancy (conducted in 2014) to understand women’s experience and satisfaction with maternal care services, and in-depth interviews with care providers (conducted in 2016–17) to understand provision of person-centred care. Provider perspectives were matched with themes of women’s perspectives on quality of childbirth care in facilities. Results: Major themes of care prioritised by women included availability of doctors at the facility; availability of medicines; food; ambulance services; maintenance of cleanliness and hygiene; privacy; good and safe delivery with no complications; client-provider interaction; financial cost of care. Many women also voiced no expectation of care, indicating disillusionment from the existing system. Providers concurred with women on all themes of care except availability of doctors, as they felt that trained nurses were proficient in conducting deliveries. Conclusions: This study shows that women have clear expectations of quality care from facilities where they go to deliver. Understanding their expectations and matching them with providers’ perspectives of care is critical for efforts to improve the quality of care and thereby impact maternal outcomes.
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- a Research Department , Public Health Foundation of India , NCR Delhi , India
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- a Research Department , Public Health Foundation of India , NCR Delhi , India
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- a Research Department , Public Health Foundation of India , NCR Delhi , India
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- a Research Department , Public Health Foundation of India , NCR Delhi , India
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- b Global Health Sciences , University of California , San Francisco , CA , USA
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Sadeghi-Gandomani H, Masoudi Alavi N, Afshar M. Predictors of Patient Satisfaction with Nursing Care in an Orthopedic and Urologic Population. Galen Med J 2018; 7:e1305. [PMID: 34466448 PMCID: PMC8344054 DOI: 10.22086/gmj.v0i0.1305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2018] [Revised: 09/17/2018] [Accepted: 10/07/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background: Patient satisfaction is a multi-dimensional concept that can be influenced by social, cultural, and economic factors. This study was designed to evaluate the determinants that could predict patient satisfaction with nursing care in an orthopedic and urologic Population at a selected surgical ward in Kashan, Iran during 2018. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 250 male patients with orthopedic and urologic diagnosis that were hospitalized in men surgical ward of Shahid Beheshti hospital affiliated to Kashan University of Medical Sciences. Patients satisfaction was assessed by a researcher-made questionnaire. The data was analyzed by the independent t-test, analysis of variance, correlation, and multiple regression analysis statistical tests. Result: The mean score of patient satisfaction was 136.05±48.10 (possible range 45-225). The age, marital status, education, diagnosis, the length of stay in the hospital, and the verbal communication of nurses with patients showed a significant correlation with patient satisfaction (P<0.001). Regression analysis revealed that age (P=0.013), marital status (P<0.001), education level (P=0.038), the length of stay in hospital (P=0.002), and verbal communication (P<0.001) could make a meaningful model with patient satisfaction in surgical wards. Conclusion: Many personal and professional factors can determine patient satisfaction in orthopedic and urologic population. Verbal communication between nurses and patients is an important factor for patient satisfaction.
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- Hamidreza Sadeghi-Gandomani
- Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.,Trauma Nursing Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Trauma Nursing Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Science, Kashan, Iran
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- Trauma Nursing Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Science, Kashan, Iran.,Department of Operating Room, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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Lakew S, Ankala A, Jemal F. Determinants of client satisfaction to skilled antenatal care services at Southwest of Ethiopia: a cross-sectional facility based survey. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2018; 18:479. [PMID: 30522442 PMCID: PMC6282368 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-018-2121-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2018] [Accepted: 11/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Patient satisfaction to Antenatal care services has traditionally been linked to the quality of services given and the extent to which specific needs are met. Even though data in this area was limited in Ethiopia, improving quality of care was one of the strategies in health sector development program IV. This study, therefore, attempted to assess client satisfaction to skilled antenatal care services in the study area. Methods and materials A cross-sectional facility based survey was conducted among women who were attending antenatal care clinic, using quantitative method triangulated with qualitative data collection. Participants were selected using systematic sampling method according to the flow pregnant women to the antenatal care clinics. The study was carried out in all functional public health centers in the district. During the survey, 405 women were interviewed. A logistic regression model was applied to control for confounders. Results Out of the total respondents, overall satisfied to skilled antenatal care services were about 277(68%). The most common specific component of antenatal care that had good-satisfaction by the respondents was “Privacy” at examination (81.7%). Most satisfied health education session was “Diet and nutrition” session (82.2%). Absence of sonar test, no doctor and long waiting time were commonest causes of dissatisfaction. Respondents who have > 2 previous antenatal care visit were 3 times more likely (AOR = 2.93; 95% CI, 1.21, 7.12) to have satisfaction to antenatal care services as compared to those with < 1 visit. Women whose current visit fourth were 9 times more likely (AOR = 9.02, 95% CI; 1.76, 46.1) to be satisfied for antenatal services than those who were in the first visit. Women with family monthly income of $US 25–100 per month were 60% (AOR = 0.4, 95% CI; 0.2, 0.8) less likely to have satisfaction by skilled antenatal care services than those who had monthly household income below $US 25. Conclusion and recommendation Women who reported good-satisfaction to overall skilled antenatal care services were highest as compared to previous Ethiopian study findings. Demographic, economic, obstetric and distance factors were independent predictors of satisfaction to skilled antenatal care services. Non natives must be encouraged to seek satisfying services.
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- Serawit Lakew
- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Arbaminch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Arba Minch College of Health Sciences, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tikur Anbesa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Ayanore MA, Ofori-Asenso R, Laar A. Predictors of Health Care Service Quality among Women Insured Under Ghana's National Health Insurance Scheme. Ann Glob Health 2018. [PMID: 30779512 PMCID: PMC6748285 DOI: 10.29024/aogh.2371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background: Insured women in Ghana are more likely to use maternity care services than their uninsured counterparts. To improve service quality among insured women in Ghana, better understanding of the factors that predict quality standards of primary health care services is essential. Objective: To examine predictors of health care service quality among insured women under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in Ghana. Methods: Data from the 2014 Ghana Demographic Health Survey was analysed. Cluster analysis was applied to construct a dependent variable; service care quality. Socio-demographic/background characteristics were used as independent variables. Descriptive and inferential analyses were performed followed by multiple regression to predict service quality among the insured population of women aged 15–49 years. SPSS version 21 was used during the clustering while STATA version 14 was used to perform the inferential and regression analyses. Findings: A total of 5,457 women with valid health insurance were included in the analysis. Overall, geographical region of respondents was significant to expressions of insured service quality (χ2 = 495.4, p ≤ 0.001). Literacy levels were significant at χ2 = 69.232 and p < 0.001 for service quality. On place of residence, the estimation showed urban residency to be more positively correlated with indicating quality ratings of health services compared to rural residency (χ2 = 70.29, p < 0.001). Highest educational level had the highest predictive influence (coefficient = 0.15) on women’s views about the quality of health care services. Conclusions: A health insurance system that shifts towards introducing valued-based care models for patients, insurers, and health care providers could be supportive in improving the quality of healthcare delivered to Ghanaians.
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- Martin Amogre Ayanore
- Department of Family and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Health and Allied Sciences.,Centre for Health Policy Advocacy, Innovation and Research in Africa (CHPAIR-Africa), GH
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- Department of Population Family and Reproductive Health, School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, GH
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Ayanore MA, Ofori-Asenso R, Laar A. Predictors of Health Care Service Quality among Women Insured Under Ghana's National Health Insurance Scheme. Ann Glob Health 2018; 84:640-649. [PMID: 30779512 DOI: 10.9204/aogh.2371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Insured women in Ghana are more likely to use maternity care services than their uninsured counterparts. To improve service quality among insured women in Ghana, better understanding of the factors that predict quality standards of primary health care services is essential. OBJECTIVE To examine predictors of health care service quality among insured women under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in Ghana. METHODS Data from the 2014 Ghana Demographic Health Survey was analysed. Cluster analysis was applied to construct a dependent variable; service care quality. Socio-demographic/background characteristics were used as independent variables. Descriptive and inferential analyses were performed followed by multiple regression to predict service quality among the insured population of women aged 15-49 years. SPSS version 21 was used during the clustering while STATA version 14 was used to perform the inferential and regression analyses. FINDINGS Overall, geographical region of respondents was significant to expressions of insured service quality (χ2=495.4, p ≤ 0.001). Literacy levels were significant at χ2=69.232 and p ≤ 0.001 for service quality. On place of residence, the estimation show urban residency was more positively correlated with indicating quality ratings of health services compared to rural residency (χ2=70.29, p ≤ 0.001). Highest educational level had the highest predictive influence with a coefficient of 0.15. CONCLUSIONS A more supportive health insurance system approach that shifts towards introducing valued-based care models for patients, insurers and health care providers could be supportive in improving quality standards among insured population groups in Ghana.
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- Martin Amogre Ayanore
- Department of Family and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Health and Allied Sciences.,Centre for Health Policy Advocacy, Innovation and Research in Africa (CHPAIR-Africa), GH
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- Department of Population Family and Reproductive Health, School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, GH
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Predictors of Women's Satisfaction with Hospital-Based Intrapartum Care in Asmara Public Hospitals, Eritrea. Obstet Gynecol Int 2017; 2017:3717408. [PMID: 29445401 PMCID: PMC5763131 DOI: 10.1155/2017/3717408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2017] [Revised: 09/06/2017] [Accepted: 10/02/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Exploring patient satisfaction contributes to provide quality maternity care, but there is paucity of epidemiologic data in Eritrea. Objectives To determine the predictors of women's satisfaction with intrapartum care in Asmara public maternity hospitals in Eritrea. Methods A cross-sectional study among 771 mothers who gave birth in three public Hospitals. Chi-square tests were done to analyze the difference in proportion and logistic regression to assess the predictors of satisfaction with intrapartum care. Results Overall, only 20.8% of the participants were satisfied with intrapartum service. The key predictors of satisfaction with intrapartum care were provision of clean bed and beddings (AOR = 18.87, 2.33–15.75), privacy during examinations (AOR = 10.22, 4.86–21.48), using understandable language (AOR = 8.72, 3.57–21.27), showing how to summon for help (AOR = 8.16, 4.30–15.48), showing baby immediately after birth (AOR = 8.14, 2.87–23.07), control of the delivery room (AOR = 6.86, 2.65–17.75), receiving back massage (AOR = 6.43, 3.23–12.81), toilet access and cleanliness (AOR = 6.09, 3.25–11.42), availability of chairs for relatives (AOR = 5.96, 3.14–11.30), allowing parents to stay during labour (AOR = 3.52, 1.299–9.56), and request for permission before any procedure (AOR = 2.39, 1.28–4.46). Conclusion To increase satisfaction with intrapartum care, maternity service providers need to address the general maternity ward cleanliness, improve the quality of physical facilities, and sensitize health providers for better communication with clients. Policy makers need to adopt strategies that ensure more women involvement in decision making and consideration of privacy and reassurance needs during the whole delivery process.
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Factors associated with women's perception of and satisfaction with quality of intrapartum care practices in Swaziland. Midwifery 2017; 57:32-38. [PMID: 29153982 DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2017.10.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2017] [Revised: 10/16/2017] [Accepted: 10/17/2017] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE giving birth is a lifetime event, where the quality of care a woman receives has the potential to affect her or her baby both physically and emotionally either on a short-term or long-term basis. This study aimed at identifying factors associated with women's perception of and satisfaction with the quality of intrapartum care as well as their future loyalty intentions in two regional hospitals in Swaziland. METHODS this is a correlational study where data were collected from 383 women conveniently selected from two regional hospitals where they gave birth. The QPP-I, SHPC, AND WOM questionnaires were used for data collection which was done from July to September 2016. FINDINGS the results reflected that women's satisfaction with quality of intrapartum care total mean score was (M±SD = 74.17±10.1), a perceived reality of intrapartum care practices total mean score of (M±SD = 96.94±16.0), a high subjective importance total mean score (M±SD = 117.78±10.5), and above average future loyalty intension total mean score (M±SD 1.67±0.69). Factors that significantly predicted women's satisfaction with quality of intrapartum care include, perceived quality (F = 54.13, p<0.001 with 28% R2 variance), demographic variables (educational level, employment status and gestational weeks) (F = 10.66, p =<0.001, with 8% R2 variance), future loyalty intensions (F = 48.57, p<0.001with 7% R2 variance), and subjective importance (F = 44.74, p<0.001 with 1% R2 variance). CONCLUSION the study revealed that women's perceived reality of and satisfaction with the quality of intrapartum care practices was suboptimal. Improvement should be focused on evidence-based intrapartum care that is women-centered, involving the clients in decision-making and also a comprehensive childbirth education for the pregnant mothers.
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Mehata S, Paudel YR, Dariang M, Aryal KK, Paudel S, Mehta R, King S, Barnett S. Factors determining satisfaction among facility-based maternity clients in Nepal. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2017; 17:319. [PMID: 28946851 PMCID: PMC5613378 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-017-1532-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2016] [Accepted: 09/21/2017] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background With an increasing number of institutional deliveries, the Nepalese health system faces a challenge to ensure a quality of service provision. This paper aims to identify the determinants of client satisfaction with maternity care in Nepal using data from a nationally representative health facility survey. Methods A total of 447 exit interviews, with women who had either recently delivered or who had experienced obstetric complications, were conducted across 13 districts in Nepal (87% in hospitals, 8% in Primary Health Care Centres (PHCCs), and 5% in Sub/Health Posts(S/HPs). Client satisfaction was measured using an eight item scale that covered accessibility, interpersonal communication, physical environment, technical aspect of care and decision making. A client satisfaction index was computed using ordinal principal component analysis. A multivariate probit model was used to assess the net effect of explanatory variables on client satisfaction. Results Longer waiting times and overcrowding increased the likelihood of dissatisfaction. Having an opportunity to ask questions was positively associated with client satisfaction. Respondents from hill districts and rural areas were more likely to be satisfied in comparison to respondents from mountain, terai and urban areas. Socio-demographic factors (age, parity, caste/ethnicity, education, and ecological zone) and supply side factors (the time taken to reach a facility, type of facility, payment for services, and unknown heath worker or anyone entering the delivery room) were not statistically associated with satisfaction. Conclusions The findings suggest client satisfaction with the quality of maternity services in Nepal could be improved by reducing waiting times and overcrowding, and giving the mothers adequate time to ask questions. If clients are more satisfied they are more likely to use the facility again/recommend to a friend.
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- Suresh Mehata
- Nepal Health Sector Support Program, Ministry of Health and Population, Ramshaha Path, GPO Box: 7830, Kathmandu, 44600, Nepal.
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- Nepal Health Sector Support Program, Ministry of Health and Population, Ramshaha Path, GPO Box: 7830, Kathmandu, 44600, Nepal
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- Nepal Health Sector Support Program, Ministry of Health and Population, Ramshaha Path, GPO Box: 7830, Kathmandu, 44600, Nepal
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- Nepal Health Research Council, Ministry of Health and Population, Kathmandu, 44600, Nepal
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- Institute of Medicine Tribhuvan University Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, 4600, Nepal
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- Institute of Medicine Tribhuvan University Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, 4600, Nepal
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- Nepal Health Sector Support Program, Ministry of Health and Population, Ramshaha Path, GPO Box: 7830, Kathmandu, 44600, Nepal
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- Options Consultancy Services Limited, Devon House, 58 St Katharine's Way, London, E1W1LB, UK
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Demas T, Getinet T, Bekele D, Gishu T, Birara M, Abeje Y. Women's satisfaction with intrapartum care in St Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College Addis Ababa Ethiopia: a cross sectional study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2017; 17:253. [PMID: 28754136 PMCID: PMC5534094 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-017-1428-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2016] [Accepted: 07/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Satisfaction during intrapartum care is the most influential attribute on maternal health service return behaviors and utilization. Measuring satisfaction of women with intrapartum care helps to address the problems and improves the quality of delivery services. The aim of this study is to assess women's level of satisfaction during intrapartum care. METHOD A hospital based, analytic, cross sectional study was conducted at St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College (SPHMMC), Addis Ababa Ethiopia, from May to June 2015. Data collectors administered a structured and pretested questionnaire to collect data and then analyzed it using SPSS version 20.0 software. Binary logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with women's intrapartum care satisfaction. RESULT A total of 394 women of mean age 25.98 years with a standard deviation of ±4.72were included in the study. Only 19% of the women were satisfied with the intrapartum care they received. The variables which were significantly associated with satisfaction of intrapartum care were; opportunity to talk Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) (95% CI) 2.44 (1.12, 5.29); Pain Management AOR (95% CI) 3.37 (1.83, 6.21); Short Length of Time Taken for Admission After Seen by Health Professionals AOR (95% CI)0 .97 (0.93, 0.99), and Short Length of Stay in the Hospital AOR (95% CI) 0.91 (0.87, 0.96). CONCLUSIONS The women's overall satisfaction with intrapartum care was low. Multiple factors influence their satisfaction. Health professionals, policy makers and health administrators should give emphasis to factors that contribute to low satisfaction of women with intrapartum care. They should also strengthen their efforts to deliver quality and easily accessible maternal health service to improve women's overall satisfaction with the maternal health service.
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- Tangute Demas
- Department of Nursing, St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College, P.O Box 1271, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College, P.O Box 1271, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College, P.O Box 1271, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College, P.O Box 1271, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College, P.O Box 1271, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College, P.O Box 1271, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Chen LJ, Chang YJ, Shieh CF, Yu JH, Yang MC. Accessibility of ophthalmic healthcare for residents of an offshore island-an example of integrated delivery system. BMC Health Serv Res 2016; 16:261. [PMID: 27412399 PMCID: PMC4944472 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-016-1501-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2016] [Accepted: 07/01/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND To assess the utilization of and satisfaction with ophthalmic healthcare provided by integrated delivery system (IDS) since 2000 and vision-related quality of life (VRQoL) for residents of an offshore island of Taiwan. METHODS Facilitators interviewed residents (age ≥ 50 years) with the 25-item National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire (NEI-VFQ-25) for VRQoL and a questionnaire on clinical information, ophthalmic care utilization and satisfaction. RESULTS A total of 841 participants (response rate 93.4 %, 841/900) completed the questionnaire survey. Mean age was 63.7 (±10. 7) years. The common eye diseases were cataract (44.7 %), dry eye (15.5 %), and glaucoma (8.7 %). Among the participants, 61.0 % sought ophthalmic care under the IDS in the past year and 17.6 % experienced unmet ophthalmic needs in the past 6 months. Satisfaction with ophthalmic care under the IDS was 88.1 %. Determinants of dissatisfaction under the IDS were distance to healthcare facility and VRQoL. Predictors of VRQoL included age, residential area, marital status, occupation, comorbid condition, commercial insurance, household income, cataracts and glaucoma. CONCLUSIONS The implementation of IDS improves accessibility of ophthalmic care for residents of an offshore island. Geographic proximity to avail healthcare facility and VRQoL affect satisfaction with the IDS.
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- Li-Ju Chen
- />Institute of Health Policy and Management, College of Public Health, National Taiwan University, Room 637, No 17, Hsu-Chow Road, Taipei, 10055 Taiwan
- />Department of Ophthalmology, Heping Branch, Taipei City Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- />Department of General Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- />Department of General Surgery, Zhongxing branch, Taipei City Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- />Public Health Bureau, Lienchiang County, Matsu Taiwan
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- />Department of Ophthalmology, Heping Branch, Taipei City Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- />Institute of Health Policy and Management, College of Public Health, National Taiwan University, Room 637, No 17, Hsu-Chow Road, Taipei, 10055 Taiwan
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Quality of delivery care in Assiut University Hospital, Egypt: mothers' satisfaction. J Egypt Public Health Assoc 2016; 90:64-71. [PMID: 26154833 DOI: 10.1097/01.epx.0000466380.29269.4b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Client satisfaction is an important parameter of quality assessment, as patient's preferences and demands influence health status and medical outcomes. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to assess mothers' satisfaction with the quality of healthcare during hospital delivery and its determinants. PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS A cross-sectional design was used. Women who gave birth at Women Health Center of Assiut University Hospital during a 2-month period in 2012 (n=435) were interviewed using a semistructured questionnaire to examine various dimensions of care. RESULTS Nearly two-third of interviewed mothers (63%) were satisfied with the quality of delivery care they received at the hospital. They would deliver again in the hospital and would recommend the hospital to others. Younger women, primipara, and highly educated were more likely to be satisfied than their counterparts. Pregnancy intendedness was associated with the satisfaction (P=0.000). Mothers' satisfaction with the way health provider treated them varied among nurses, doctors, and workers (77.7, 69.2, and 56.1%, respectively). Only 11.7% of mothers reported that they were satisfied with the health advices from the health providers, whereas 92.0% were satisfied with the competence of care providers. High satisfaction with the physical environment of the hospital was reported (>90%). CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS Although mothers' satisfaction with provider competence was high, satisfaction with the interpersonal aspects of the quality of care and health information given during delivery care was low. Training the physicians about the communication and interpersonal skills and emphasizing the value of providing mothers with health information are highly recommended.
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Melgaço-Costa JLB, Martins RC, Ferreira EF, Sobrinho APR. Patients' Perceptions of Endodontic Treatment as Part of Public Health Services: A Qualitative Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2016; 13:E450. [PMID: 27128932 PMCID: PMC4881075 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph13050450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2016] [Revised: 04/06/2016] [Accepted: 04/22/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Evaluations by patients constitute an important part of the process of improving health services. This study examined patients' perceptions of secondary dental care in three cities in Minas Gerais, Brazil based on the endodontic treatment received. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews (addressing access, treatment and results) and a field diary (direct observations and report of professionals). The interviews were audiotaped, fully transcribed, and analyzed using content analysis. Two principal themes were identified: access to service and quality of service. The difficulties in accessing service were associated with the insufficient number of professionals to meet the high demand for endodontic treatment, problems in referring from primary to secondary care and geographic barriers. Service quality was related to the presence/absence of pain and anxiety that patients experienced, the time and number of sessions required to complete treatment, how patients were treated by dentists, and whether those patients would recommend the service to other patients. Access to endodontic treatment was a problem emphasized by users, and satisfaction with the quality of the service was more related to how patients were treated than to the technical competence of the dentist.
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- José Leonardo Barbosa Melgaço-Costa
- Departament of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais 31270 901, Brazil.
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- Departament of Social and Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais 31270 901, Brazil.
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- Departament of Social and Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais 31270 901, Brazil.
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- Departament of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais 31270 901, Brazil.
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Kumsa A, Tura G, Nigusse A, Kebede G. Satisfaction with emergency obstetric and new born care services among clients using public health facilities in Jimma Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia; a cross sectional study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2016; 16:85. [PMID: 27113573 PMCID: PMC4843201 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-016-0877-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2014] [Accepted: 04/19/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The 2005 report of United Nations Millennium Project of Transforming Health Systems for women and children concluded that universal access to Emergency Obstetric and New born Care could reduce maternal deaths by 74%. Even though some studies investigated quality of Emergency Obstetric and New born Care in different parts of the world, there is scarcity of data regarding this issue in Ethiopia, particularly in Jimma zone. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess satisfaction with Emergency Obstetric and new born Care services among clients using public health facilities in Jimma zone, Southwest Ethiopia. METHODS A facility-based cross sectional study was conducted in Jimma Zone from April 01-30, 2014. The data were collected by interviewing 403 clients, who gave birth in the past 12 months prior to data collection in 34 randomly selected public health facilities. The collected data were entered by using Epi-info version 3.5.4 and analysed using SPSS version 20.0. Linear regression analysis was done to ascertain the association between covariates and the outcome variable, and finally the results were presented using frequency distribution tables, graphs and texts. RESULTS The overall mean client satisfaction with Emergency Obstetric and New born Care services in this study was 79.4%; 95% CI (75%, 83%). The result of linear regression analysis revealed that a unit decrease in satisfaction to availability of drugs and equipment, decreased overall clients' satisfaction by 0.23 unit 95% CI (0.15, 0.31). CONCLUSIONS The level of clients' satisfaction with Emergency Obstetric and New born Care services was low in the study area. Factors such as availability of essential equipment and drugs, health workers' communication, health care provided, and attitude of health workers had positive association with client satisfaction with Emergency Obstetric and New born Care services. This in turn could affect utilization of Emergency Obstetric and New born Care services and play a role in contribution to maternal and new born mortality. Therefore, the efforts of health facilities leaders and health care providers towards improvement of quality of care could contribute more for better maternal satisfaction.
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- Alemayehu Kumsa
- John Snow Research & Training Institute Inc./the Last Ten Kilometres (JSI/L10K) Project, Jimma, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Population and Family Health, College Of Health Sciences, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia
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- Department of Population and Family Health, College Of Health Sciences, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia
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- Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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Bhattacharyya S, Srivastava A, Roy R, Avan BI. Factors influencing women's preference for health facility deliveries in Jharkhand state, India: a cross sectional analysis. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2016; 16:50. [PMID: 26951787 PMCID: PMC4782569 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-016-0839-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2015] [Accepted: 03/03/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Expanding institutional deliveries is a policy priority to achieve MDG5. India adopted a policy to encourage facility births through a conditional cash incentive scheme, yet 28 % of deliveries still occur at home. In this context, it is important to understand the care experience of women who have delivered at home, and also at health facilities, analyzing any differences, so that services can be improved to promote facility births. This study aims to understand women’s experience of delivery care during home and facility births, and the factors that influence women’s decisions regarding their next place of delivery. Method A community-based cross-sectional survey was undertaken in a district of Jharkhand state in India. Interviews with 500 recently delivered women (210 delivered at facility and 290 delivered at home) included socio-demographic characteristics, experience of their recent delivery, and preference of future delivery site. Data analysis included frequencies, binary and multiple logistic regressions. Results There is no major difference in the experience of care between home and facility births, the only difference in care being with regard to pain relief through massage, injection and low cost of delivery for those having home births. 75 % women wanted to deliver their next child at a facility, main reasons being availability of medicine (29.4 %) and perceived health benefits for mother and baby (15 %). Women with higher education (AOR = 1.67, 95 % CI = 1.04–3.07), women who were above 25 years (AOR = 2.14, 95 % CI = 1.26–3.64), who currently delivered at facility (AOR = 5.19, 95 % CI = 2.97–9.08) and had health problem post-delivery (AOR = 1.85, 95 % CI = 1.08–3.19) were significant predictors of future facility-based delivery. Conclusion The predictors for facility deliveries include, availability of medicines and supplies, potential health benefits for the mother and newborn and the perception of good care from the providers. There is a growing preference for facility delivery particularly among women with higher age group, education, income and those who had antennal checkup. In order to uptake facility births, the quality improvement initiatives should regularly assess and address women’s experiences of care. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12884-016-0839-6) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Sanghita Bhattacharyya
- Public Health Foundation of India, Plot no. 47, Sector 44 Institutional Area, Gurgaon, 122002, Haryana, India.
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- Public Health Foundation of India, Plot no. 47, Sector 44 Institutional Area, Gurgaon, 122002, Haryana, India
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- Department of Population Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Keppel Street, London, WC1E 7HT, United Kingdom
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- Department of Population Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Keppel Street, London, WC1E 7HT, United Kingdom
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Sereshti M, Nahidi F, Simbar M, Ahmadi F, Bakhtiari M, Zayeri F. Mothers' Perception of Quality of Services from Health Centers after Perinatal Loss. Electron Physician 2016; 8:2006-17. [PMID: 27054012 PMCID: PMC4821318 DOI: 10.19082/2006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2015] [Accepted: 02/04/2016] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Perinatal loss is one of the most stressful life events that parents and caregivers experience. Providing an empathetic, caring environment to support mothers who experience perinatal loss is necessary. The aim of this study was to assess mothers' perception of the quality of services received from health centers after perinatal loss. METHODS This study was conducted in 2014-2015 using qualitative content analysis. Participants in the study were 40 women with a history of miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal death who live in Tehran and Shahrekord, Iran. Data were collected from the participants through semi-structured, in-depth interviews, and they were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. RESULTS One theme and six main categories were developed, and they indicated the mothers' experiences and understandings of the quality of service received after perinatal loss. The major theme was 'dissatisfaction with the quality of care received.' The main categories included: 1) effective communication, 2) expecting responsiveness, 3) expecting to respect the patient's dignity, 4) expecting better care, 5) tension of medical expenses, and 6) insufficient facilities. CONCLUSION The findings of this study highlighted the weaknesses, inadequacies, strengths, and opportunities in providing health services. They can help reproductive health policy-makers reduce the pain and suffering of the affected families with appropriate measures.
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- Manije Sereshti
- Department of Midwifery & Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, International Branch, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery & Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery & Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Nursing Department, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Departments of Clinical Psychology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Tancred T, Schellenberg J, Marchant T. Using mixed methods to evaluate perceived quality of care in southern Tanzania. Int J Qual Health Care 2016; 28:233-9. [PMID: 26823050 PMCID: PMC4833203 DOI: 10.1093/intqhc/mzw002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/30/2015] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Objective To compare perceived quality of maternal and newborn care using quantitative and qualitative methods. Design A continuous household survey (April 2011 to November 2013) and in-depth interviews and birth narratives. Setting Tandahimba district, Tanzania. Participants Women aged 13–49 years who had a birth in the previous 2 years were interviewed in a household survey. Recently delivered mothers and their partners participated in in-depth interviews and birth narratives. Intervention None. Main Outcome Measures Perceived quality of care. Results Quantitative: 1138 women were surveyed and 93% were confident in staff availability and 61% felt that required drugs and equipment would be available. Drinking water was easily accessed by only 60% of respondents using hospitals. Measures of interaction with staff were very positive, but only 51% reported being given time to ask questions. Unexpected out-of-pocket payments were higher in hospitals (49%) and health centres (53%) than in dispensaries (31%). Qualitative data echoed the lack of confidence in facility readiness, out-of-pocket payments and difficulty accessing water, but was divergent in responses about interactions with health staff. More than half described staff interactions that were disrespectful, not polite, or not helpful. Conclusion Both methods produced broadly aligned results on perceived readiness, but divergent results on perceptions about client–staff interactions. Benefits and limitations to both quantitative and qualitative approaches were observed. Using mixed methodologies may prove particularly valuable in capturing the user experience of maternal and newborn health services, where they appear to be little used together.
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- Tara Tancred
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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Women's satisfaction with childbirth care in Felege Hiwot Referral Hospital, Bahir Dar city, Northwest Ethiopia, 2014: cross sectional study. BMC Res Notes 2015; 8:528. [PMID: 26427532 PMCID: PMC4591561 DOI: 10.1186/s13104-015-1494-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2014] [Accepted: 09/21/2015] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Globally, each year more than half million women die from pregnancy-related causes and an estimated 10 million experience injuries, infections and disease that can cause lifelong suffering attributed to poor quality care. Client satisfaction on health care delivery is an indication of quality care and reported to affect health service utilization. Individuals happy with the care received comply with services and follow up. The aim of this study was to assess women’s satisfaction with care during child birth and associated factors. Methods Hospital based cross-sectional study was conducted on women delivering their baby in April to May 2014. Systematic sampling procedure was used to select 594 eligible women, and face to face interview technique was used to collect the data. The data were coded, entered into EPI-INFO (3.5.1) and analyzed using SPSS version 20 software package. Results The findings of this study revealed that the proportion of women satisfied with childbirth care service was 74.9 %. Mothers whose age less than 20, and 20–34 years were less likely to satisfy with the care during child birth compared to mothers whose age was above 35 years (AOR = 0.17, 95 % CI 0.04–0.68, and AOR = 0.13.95 % CI 0.13–0.85). Besides, women who did not attend ANC were more than 3 times likely to satisfy with care compared to women attended ANC (AOR = 3.75, 95 % CI 1.12–12.59). Moreover, who who gave birth for the first time, and two to five times were more than 4 times likely to satisfy compared to women who gave birth for more than 5 times (AOR = 4.68, 95 % CI 1.75–12.54, and AOR = 4.38, 95 % CI 1.91–12.22). Conclusion Only 75 % of women gave birth satisfied with the care they received. Moreover, age of women, antenatal care follow-up and the number of deliveries were important predictors of level of satisfaction. Therefore, the hospital administration and health professionals need to offer patient oriented service to increase level of satisfaction, as it is one of the measures of quality care.
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Bhattacharyya S, Issac A, Rajbangshi P, Srivastava A, Avan BI. "Neither we are satisfied nor they"-users and provider's perspective: a qualitative study of maternity care in secondary level public health facilities, Uttar Pradesh, India. BMC Health Serv Res 2015; 15:421. [PMID: 26409876 PMCID: PMC4584124 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-015-1077-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2015] [Accepted: 09/18/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background Quality of care provided during childbirth is a critical determinant of preventing maternal mortality and morbidity. In the studies available, quality has been assessed either from the users’ perspective or the providers’. The current study tries to bring both perspectives together to identify common key focus areas for quality improvement. This study aims to assess the users’ (recently delivered women) and care providers’ perceptions of care to understand the common challenges affecting provision of quality maternity care in public health facilities in India. Methods A qualitative design comprising of in-depth interviews of 24 recently delivered women from secondary care facilities and 16 health care providers in Uttar Pradesh, India. The data were analysed thematically to assess users’ and providers’ perspectives on the common themes. Results The common challenges experienced regarding provision of care were inadequate physical infrastructure, irregular supply of water, electricity, shortage of medicines, supplies, and gynaecologist and anaesthetist to manage complications, difficulty in maintaining privacy and lack of skill for post-delivery counselling. However, physical access, cleanliness, interpersonal behaviour, information sharing and out-of-pocket expenditure were concerns for only users. Similarly, providers raised poor management of referral cases, shortage of staff, non-functioning of blood bank, lack of incentives for work as their concerns. Discussion The study identified the common themes of care from both the perspectives, which have been foundrelevant in terms of challenges identified in many developing countries including India. The study framework identified new themes like management of emergencies in complicated cases, privacy and cost of care which both the group felt is relevant in the context of providing quality care during childbirth in low resource setting. The key challenges identified by both the groups can be prioritized, when developing quality improvement program in the health facilities. The identified components of care can match the supply with the demand for care and make the services truly responsive to user needs. Conclusion The study highlights infrastructure, human resources, supplies and medicine as priority areas of quality improvement in the facility as perceived by both users and providers, nevertheless the interpersonal aspect of care primarily reported by the users must also not be ignored. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12913-015-1077-8) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Sanghita Bhattacharyya
- Public Health Foundation of India, Plot no. 47, Sector 44, Institutional Area, Gurgaon, Haryana, 122002, India.
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- Public Health Foundation of India, Plot no. 47, Sector 44, Institutional Area, Gurgaon, Haryana, 122002, India.
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- Public Health Foundation of India, Plot no. 47, Sector 44, Institutional Area, Gurgaon, Haryana, 122002, India.
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- Public Health Foundation of India, Plot no. 47, Sector 44, Institutional Area, Gurgaon, Haryana, 122002, India.
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- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Keppel Street, London, WC1E 7HT, UK.
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Association Between Disrespect and Abuse During Childbirth and Women’s Confidence in Health Facilities in Tanzania. Matern Child Health J 2015; 19:2243-50. [DOI: 10.1007/s10995-015-1743-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Srivastava A, Avan BI, Rajbangshi P, Bhattacharyya S. Determinants of women's satisfaction with maternal health care: a review of literature from developing countries. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2015; 15:97. [PMID: 25928085 PMCID: PMC4417271 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-015-0525-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 210] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2014] [Accepted: 03/31/2015] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Developing countries account for 99 percent of maternal deaths annually. While increasing service availability and maintaining acceptable quality standards, it is important to assess maternal satisfaction with care in order to make it more responsive and culturally acceptable, ultimately leading to enhanced utilization and improved outcomes. At a time when global efforts to reduce maternal mortality have been stepped up, maternal satisfaction and its determinants also need to be addressed by developing country governments. This review seeks to identify determinants of women's satisfaction with maternity care in developing countries. METHODS The review followed the methodology of systematic reviews. Public health and social science databases were searched. English articles covering antenatal, intrapartum or postpartum care, for either home or institutional deliveries, reporting maternal satisfaction from developing countries (World Bank list) were included, with no year limit. Out of 154 shortlisted abstracts, 54 were included and 100 excluded. Studies were extracted onto structured formats and analyzed using the narrative synthesis approach. RESULTS Determinants of maternal satisfaction covered all dimensions of care across structure, process and outcome. Structural elements included good physical environment, cleanliness, and availability of adequate human resources, medicines and supplies. Process determinants included interpersonal behavior, privacy, promptness, cognitive care, perceived provider competency and emotional support. Outcome related determinants were health status of the mother and newborn. Access, cost, socio-economic status and reproductive history also influenced perceived maternal satisfaction. Process of care dominated the determinants of maternal satisfaction in developing countries. Interpersonal behavior was the most widely reported determinant, with the largest body of evidence generated around provider behavior in terms of courtesy and non-abuse. Other aspects of interpersonal behavior included therapeutic communication, staff confidence and competence and encouragement to laboring women. CONCLUSIONS Quality improvement efforts in developing countries could focus on strengthening the process of care. Special attention is needed to improve interpersonal behavior, as evidence from the review points to the importance women attach to being treated respectfully, irrespective of socio-cultural or economic context. Further research on maternal satisfaction is required on home deliveries and relative strength of various determinants in influencing maternal satisfaction.
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- Aradhana Srivastava
- Public Health Foundation of India, Plot no. 47, Sector 44, Institutional Area, Gurgaon, Haryana, 122002, India.
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- Faculty of infectious and tropical diseases, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Keppel Street, London, WC1E 7HT, UK.
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- Public Health Foundation of India, Plot no. 47, Sector 44, Institutional Area, Gurgaon, Haryana, 122002, India.
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- Public Health Foundation of India, Plot no. 47, Sector 44, Institutional Area, Gurgaon, Haryana, 122002, India.
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Shaban I, Mohammad K, Homer C. Development and Validation of Women's Satisfaction With Hospital-Based Intrapartum Care Scale in Jordan. J Transcult Nurs 2014; 27:256-61. [PMID: 25225237 DOI: 10.1177/1043659614550486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Measuring satisfaction with care during labor is an important way to improve maternity services for women. This study was undertaken to develop an instrument to measure women's satisfaction with intrapartum hospital-based care. METHOD A multidimensional instrument was initially developed, using three core aspects identified from the literature. An expert panel was convened to further modify the instrument. Finally, a total of 300 low-risk women who gave birth in the past 2 months were asked to complete the instrument to assess validity and reliability. FINDINGS The 14-item instrument was found to have content and construct validity as well as a high level of reliability (α = .88). CONCLUSIONS This new instrument is a valid and reliable measure of satisfaction with intrapartum care in a Jordanian setting. The instrument can provide valuable information on the quality of services and on future planning for maternity services.
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- University of Technology, Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Mohammad KI, Alafi KK, Mohammad AI, Gamble J, Creedy D. Jordanian women's dissatisfaction with childbirth care. Int Nurs Rev 2014; 61:278-84. [PMID: 24762171 DOI: 10.1111/inr.12102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Dissatisfaction with childbirth care can have a negative impact on a woman's health and well-being, as well as her relationships with her infant. AIM To investigate the prevalence and associated factors of dissatisfaction with intrapartum care by Jordanian women. METHOD A descriptive cross-sectional study was used. Participants (n = 320) who were 7 weeks post-partum were recruited from five maternal and child health centres in Irbid city in northern Jordan. Participants provided personal and obstetric information, and completed the Satisfaction with Childbirth Care Scale. RESULTS The majority of women (75.6%) were dissatisfied with their intrapartum care. Dissatisfaction was associated with the attendance of unknown and unwanted persons during childbirth, experiencing labour as more painful than expected, and perceptions of inadequate help from healthcare providers to manage pain during labour. LIMITATIONS Findings are limited to Jordanian women accessing public sector perinatal health services. CONCLUSION The high percentage of women reporting dissatisfaction with intrapartum care in this study is of concern. Women's perception of pain and expectations of staff during labour and birth need to be addressed through education and improved communication by staff. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING AND HEALTH POLICY Development of national evidence-based policies and quality assurance systems would help reduce the rate of obstetric interventions and give greater emphasis to respect for women's preferences during labour and birth.
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- K I Mohammad
- Department of Maternal & Child Health, Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), Irbid, Jordan
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Melese T, Gebrehiwot Y, Bisetegne D, Habte D. Assessment of client satisfaction in labor and delivery services at a maternity referral hospital in Ethiopia. Pan Afr Med J 2014; 17:76. [PMID: 25018826 PMCID: PMC4085898 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2014.17.76.3189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2013] [Accepted: 12/13/2013] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Introduction Patients perception about service quality shapes their confidence with regard to use of the available health care facility. This study is aimed to assess the client`s satisfaction in a maternal health care setting. Methods This is an institution based cross sectional descriptive study. A total of 423 postpartum women were interviewed. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 20 statistical package. Results The proportion of mothers who are completely satisfied with health care ranges between 2.4 to 21%. Pain control was the poorest source of satisfaction with 82% reporting dissatisfaction. Provider's communication with clients yielded complete satisfaction rates ranging between 0.7 to 26%. Inadequate information about the drug prescribed and explanation of procedures to be done to the client were found to be major causes of dissatisfaction. The complete satisfaction rate with environmental factor of the hospital was between 3.3 to 40.2%. Age of the client, educational status, income of the client and client's address away from Addis Ababa were found to be the predictors of client satisfaction. Provider's attitude and communication, as well as longer duration of stay in the ward were independent predictors of client satisfaction. Conclusion Pain management, client privacy and client provider communication need to be addressed to ensure the satisfaction of maternity clients. The clients need to be involved in the management of their own health problems.
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- Tadele Melese
- University of Botswana-School of Medicine, Gaborone, Botswana
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- Addis Ababa University, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ethiopia
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- University of Botswana-School of Medicine, Gaborone, Botswana
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Matejić B, Milićević MŠ, Vasić V, Djikanović B. Maternal satisfaction with organized perinatal care in Serbian public hospitals. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2014; 14:14. [PMID: 24410839 PMCID: PMC3916080 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2393-14-14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2013] [Accepted: 01/07/2014] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Understanding the experiences and expectations of women across the continuum of antenatal, perinatal, and postnatal care is important to assess the quality of maternal care and to determine problematic areas which could be improved. The objective of this study was to identify the factors associated with maternal satisfaction with hospital-based perinatal care in Serbia. Methods Our survey was conducted from January 2009 to January 2010 using a 28-item, self-administered questionnaire. The sample consisted of 50% of women who expected childbirths during the study period from all 76 public institutions with obstetric departments in Serbia. The following three composite outcome variables were constructed: satisfaction with technical and professional aspects of care; communication and interpersonal aspects of care; and environmental factors. Results We analyzed 34,431 completed questionnaires (84.2% of the study sample). The highest and lowest average satisfaction scores (4.43 and 3.25, respectively) referred to the overall participation of midwives during delivery and the quality of food served in the hospital, respectively. Younger mothers and multiparas were less concerned with the environmental conditions (OR = 0.55, p = 0.006; OR = 1.82, p = 0.004). Final model indicated that mothers informed of patients’ rights, pregnancy and delivery through the Maternal Counseling Service were more likely to be satisfied with all three outcome variables. The highest value of the Pearson’s coefficient of correlation was between the overall satisfaction score and satisfaction with communication and interpersonal aspects of care. Conclusions Our study illuminated the importance of interpersonal aspects of care and education for maternal satisfaction. Improvement of the environmental conditions in hospitals, the WHO program, Baby-friendly Hospital, and above all providing all pregnant women with antenatal education, are recommendations which would more strongly affect the perceptions of quality and satisfaction with perinatal care in Serbian public hospitals by women.
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- Bojana Matejić
- Institute of Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Dr Subotica 15, 11 000 Belgrade, Serbia.
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Sawyer A, Ayers S, Abbott J, Gyte G, Rabe H, Duley L. Measures of satisfaction with care during labour and birth: a comparative review. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2013; 13:108. [PMID: 23656701 PMCID: PMC3659073 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2393-13-108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 131] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2012] [Accepted: 05/02/2013] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Background Satisfaction is the one of the most frequently reported outcome measures for quality of care. Assessment of satisfaction with maternity services is crucial, and psychometrically sound measures are needed if this is to inform health practices. This paper comparatively reviews current measures of satisfaction with care during labour and birth. Methods A review of the literature was conducted. Studies were located through computerised databases and hand searching references of identified articles and reviews. Inclusion criteria were that the questionnaire was a multi-item scale of satisfaction with care during labour and birth, and some form of psychometric information (either information about questionnaire construction, or reliability, or validity) had to be reported. Results Nine questionnaires of satisfaction with care during labour and birth were identified. Instruments varied in psychometric properties and dimensions. Most described questionnaire construction and tested some form of reliability and validity. Measures were generally not based on the main theoretical models of satisfaction and varied in scope and application to different types of samples (e.g. satisfaction following caesarean section). For an in-depth measure of satisfaction with intrapartum care, the Intrapartal-Specific Quality from the Patient’s Perspective questionnaire (QPP-I) is recommended. Brief measures with good reliability and validity are provided by the Six Simple Questions (SSQ) or Perceptions of Care Adjective Checklist (PCACL-R). Conclusions Despite the interest in measures of satisfaction there are only a small number of validated measures of satisfaction with care during labour and birth. It is important that brief, reliable and valid measures are available for use in general and specific populations in order to assist research and inform practice.
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- Alexandra Sawyer
- School of Health Sciences, City University London, 20 Bartholomew Close, London, UK
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Hatamleh R, Shaban IA, Homer C. Evaluating the experience of Jordanian women with maternity care services. Health Care Women Int 2013; 34:499-512. [PMID: 23409814 DOI: 10.1080/07399332.2012.680996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Evaluation of women's experiences about the care they receive during childbirth is important to assess the quality of maternity services. We explored the experiences of Jordanian women to examine whether they were satisfied with their childbirth experiences. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 460 women after giving birth. A content analysis was conducted on the qualitative data. Four themes were identified that represented the women's poor experiences of care during childbirth, including seeing childbirth as a dehumanized experience, feeling that childbirth was processed technologically, a lack of human support, and being in an inappropriate childbirth environment. The findings of this study may help policymakers to provide quality care to women during childbirth.
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- Reem Hatamleh
- Department of Nursing, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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Senarath U, Gunawardena NS, Sebastiampillai B, Senanayake A, Lekamge S, Seneviratna A, Jinadasa M, Wijeratne D. Patient satisfaction with nursing care and related hospital services at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka. Leadersh Health Serv (Bradf Engl) 2013. [DOI: 10.1108/17511871311291732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Kumbani LC, Chirwa E, Malata A, Odland JØ, Bjune G. Do Malawian women critically assess the quality of care? A qualitative study on women's perceptions of perinatal care at a district hospital in Malawi. Reprod Health 2012; 9:30. [PMID: 23158672 PMCID: PMC3546032 DOI: 10.1186/1742-4755-9-30] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2012] [Accepted: 11/14/2012] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Malawi has a high perinatal mortality rate of 40 deaths per 1,000 births. To promote neonatal health, the Government of Malawi has identified essential health care packages for improving maternal and neonatal health in health care facilities. However, regardless of the availability of health services, women’s perceptions of the care is important as it influences whether the women will or will not use the services. In Malawi 95% of pregnant women receive antenatal care from skilled attendants, but the number is reduced to 71% deliveries being conducted by skilled attendants. The objective of this study was to describe women’s perceptions on perinatal care among the women delivered at a district hospital. Methods A descriptive study design with qualitative data collection and analysis methods. Data were collected through face-to-face in-depth interviews using semi-structured interview guides collecting information on women’s perceptions on perinatal care. A total of 14 in depth interviews were conducted with women delivering at Chiradzulu District Hospital from February to March 2011. The women were asked how they perceived the care they received from health workers during antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum. They were also asked about the information they received during provision of care. Data were manually analyzed using thematic analysis. Results Two themes from the study were good care and unsatisfactory care. Subthemes under good care were: respect, confidentiality, privacy and normal delivery. Providers’ attitude, delay in providing care, inadequate care, and unavailability of delivery attendants were subthemes under unsatisfactory care. Conclusions Although the results show that women wanted to be well received at health facilities, respected, treated with kindness, dignity and not shouted at, they were not critical of the care they received. The women did not know the quality of care to expect because they were not well informed. The women were not critical of the care they received because they were not aware of the standard of care. Instead they had low expectations. Health workers have a responsibility to inform women and their families about the care that women should expect. There is also a need for standardization of the antenatal information that is provided.
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- Lily C Kumbani
- Institute of Health and Society, Department of Community Medicine, University of Oslo, Norway, PO Box 1130, Blindern, Oslo 0318, Norway.
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Ngy MH, Nakamura K, Ohnishi M, Kizuki M, Suyama S, Seino K, Inose T, Umezaki M, Watanabe M, Takano T. Improved perinatal health through qualified antenatal care in urban Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Environ Health Prev Med 2012; 12:193-201. [PMID: 21432081 DOI: 10.1265/ehpm.12.193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2007] [Accepted: 07/04/2007] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study is to examine the utilities of antenatal care with comprehensive health education qualified in Phnom Penh for the health of mothers and infants during perinatal and postpartum periods. Attention was given to the existing socioeconomic disparties among women in this urban area, and the utilities were discussed irrespective of socioeconomic status. METHODS A total of 436 pregnant women in an urban area in Phnom Penh were selected using a complete survey in randomly sampled villages and were followed up. Participating in antenatal care with comprehensive health education at least three time was regarded as the use of "qualified antenatal care" during pregnancy. In this study, we investigated the independent associations of the use of qualified antenatal care with the following outcome variables after the adjustment for the influence of socieconomic variables: postpartum maternal health knowledge, postpartum maternal anemia, low birth weight, and infant immunization. RESULTS Of the 314 subjects who completed the follow-up examination, 66.8% used qualified antenatal care during pregnancy. The use of qualified antenatal care was positively associated with postpartum maternal health knowledge (OR=2.38, 95% CI: 1.12-5.05). and reductions in the incidences of postpartum anemia (OR=0.22,95% CI: 0.05-0.95) and low birth weight (OR=0.05,95% CI: 0.01-0.39) after the adjustment of the influence of socioeconomic status. The infants born to mothers who used qualified antenatal care had significantly higher coverage of BCG, DPT(1), and DTP(3) immunizations (P<0.001,P<0.001, andP<0.01, respectively), independent of their socioeconomic conditions. CONCLUSION This study shows the solid utilities of qualified antenatal care in Phnom Penh for perinatal health.
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- International Health and Medicine, Division of Public Health, Graduate School of Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Yushima 1-5-45, Bunkyo-ka, 113-8519, Tokyo, Japan
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Mothers' satisfaction with referral hospital delivery service in Amhara Region, Ethiopia. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2011; 11:78. [PMID: 22023913 PMCID: PMC3254067 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2393-11-78] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2011] [Accepted: 10/24/2011] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Background A woman's satisfaction with the delivery service may have immediate and long-term effects on her health and subsequent utilization of the services. Providing satisfying delivery care increases service utilization. The objective of this study is to assess the satisfaction of mothers with referral hospitals' delivery service and identify some possible factors affecting satisfaction in Amhara region of Ethiopia. Methods A hospital-based cross-sectional survey that involved an exit interview was conducted from September to November 2009 in three referral hospitals in Ethiopia. A total of 417 delivering mothers were enrolled in the study. Client satisfaction was measured using a survey instrument adopted from the Donabedian quality assessment framework. We collect data systematically from every other postnatal woman who delivered in the referral hospitals. Multivariate and binary logistic regression was applied to identify the relative effect of each explanatory variable on the outcome (satisfaction). Results The proportion of mothers who were satisfied with delivery care in this study was 61.9%. Women's satisfaction with delivery care was associated with wanted status of the pregnancy, immediate maternal condition after delivery, waiting time to see the health worker, availability of waiting area, care providers' measure taken to assure privacy during examinations, and amount of cost paid for service. Conclusions The overall satisfaction of hospital delivery services in this study is found to be suboptimal. The study strongly suggests that more could be done to assure that services provided are more patient centered.
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Faye A, Niane M, Ba I. Home birth in women who have given birth at least once in a health facility: contributory factors in a developing country. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2011; 90:1239-43. [PMID: 21542811 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0412.2011.01163.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To study the link between patients' satisfaction about received services in health facilities and the choice of future delivery place of women who had delivered at least once in a facility. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SETTING Health district Gossas in Senegal. SAMPLE Three hundred and seventy-three women who gave birth in the last 12 months. METHODS Data were collected using a questionnaire during an interview. Logistic regression was used to explore the determinants of childbirth at home using the Andersen behavioral model. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Place of delivery and satisfaction at reception and conduct of delivery. RESULTS The average age was 28±6years. Among the women interviewed, 97% were married, 53% being in a polygamous system, and 18% were educated. Forty-seven per cent of them were satisfied with the quality of the last delivery made within a health facility. The prevalence of home birth was 22%. Home births were more frequent among women in a polygamous marriage [odds ratio (OR) 1.85; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.01-3.14], with no means of transportation (OR 1.68; 95% CI 1.02-3.95) and who lived more than 5km from a health facility (OR 2.24; 95% CI 1.21-4.15). Poor quality of delivery in a health facility (OR 2.52; 95% CI 1.36-4.65) or a delivery done by a male provider (OR 3.90; 95% CI 2.30-6.65) were also risk factors for the choice of home delivery. CONCLUSIONS Particular emphasis should be placed on training healthcare providers to improve the quality of service provided to patients in health facilities.
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- Adama Faye
- Institut of Health and Development - Public Health and Preventive Medecine, Dakar University, Dakar, Senegal.
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Senarat U, Gunawardena NS. Development of an Instrument to Measure Patient Perception of the Quality of Nursing Care and Related Hospital Services at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka. Asian Nurs Res (Korean Soc Nurs Sci) 2011; 5:71-80. [DOI: 10.1016/s1976-1317(11)60015-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2010] [Revised: 05/09/2011] [Accepted: 05/12/2011] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Gouveia GC, Souza WVD, Luna CF, Szwarcwald CL, Souza Júnior PRBD. Satisfação dos usuários com a assistência de saúde no estado de Pernambuco, Brasil, 2005. CIENCIA & SAUDE COLETIVA 2011; 16:1849-61. [PMID: 21519674 DOI: 10.1590/s1413-81232011000300020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2008] [Accepted: 12/15/2008] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Pesquisar a satisfação dos usuários é tarefa fundamental para a gestão. Com o Projeto de Fortalecimento da Capacidade Avaliativa do Estado, a Secretaria de Saúde de Pernambuco identificou como demanda avaliar o desempenho do sistema de saúde no estado. O objetivo deste artigo é conhecer fatores associados à satisfação dos usuários do sistema de saúde pernambucano. Realizou-se estudo avaliativo a partir dos resultados obtidos num inquérito populacional com dados coletados em 2005 no estado de Pernambuco. A análise foi executada com emprego de métodos multivariados tendo a satisfação como variável dependente. Os principais aspectos analisados foram: qualidade dos profissionais, qualidade dos serviços de saúde e a resolutividade do sistema. As análises revelaram que o tempo de espera até o atendimento e a disponibilidade de medicamentos foram os fatores que geraram menores percentuais de satisfação dos usuários, o que leva a refletir se o acesso está de fato relacionado à oferta de serviços adequados às necessidades da população ou não e à política de assistência farmacêutica no estado. Concluindo, obteve-se um panorama mais completo sobre a forma como o sistema de saúde pernambucano tem respondido às expectativas de sua população na ótica dos usuários.
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Faye A, Faye M, Bâ IO, Ndiaye P, Tal-Dia A. [Factors determining the place of delivery in women who attended at least one antenatal consultation in a health facility (Senegal)]. Rev Epidemiol Sante Publique 2010; 58:323-9. [PMID: 20880645 DOI: 10.1016/j.respe.2010.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2009] [Revised: 04/17/2010] [Accepted: 05/12/2010] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Home birth remains a major cause of maternal and neonatal deaths in Senegal. The objective of this study was to identify the determinants of home birth in women who attended at least one antenatal consultation during their last pregnancy. METHOD The study was cross-sectional and analytical. It covered a sample of 380 women selected at random among those who have given birth in the last 12 months in the health district Gossas. Data were collected at home using a questionnaire during an interview after informed consent. Multiple logistic regression was used to explore the determinants of childbirth at home using the Andersen model. RESULTS The mean age was 26.2 ± 6.1 years. Women were married (97.3%), illiterate (81.8%) and lived in rural areas (78.4%). Available means of transportation at home were car (7.6%), cart (62.9%) or none 29.5%. In addition, 52.2% of the women lived more than 5 km from a health facility. For 59.0% of the women, the prenatal exam was considered satisfactory. The prevalence of home birth was 24%. Factors related to birth at home are polygamous marriage (OR=2.04 [1.13-3.70]), lack of transportation (OR=2.11 [1.13-5.01]) and residence more than 5 km from a health facility (OR=2.68 [1.56-4.16]). Late (3.90 [2.30-6.65]) or low quality (4.27 [2.25-8.10]) prenatal exams were also risk factors. CONCLUSION Home birth is linked to access to health facilities but also to the prenatal consultation. Particular emphasis should be placed on training health care providers to improve the quality of the patients in the structures.
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- A Faye
- Institut de santé et développement, université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar, BP 16390 Dakar, Sénégal.
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