IJCM_254A: A Study on Level of Satisfaction among Beneficiaries Under Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) in Rural Field Practice Area Of Guntur Medical College. Guntur, Andhra Pradesh: A Cross-sectional Study

Abstract

Background: With 30,000 estimated maternal deaths in a year across the country, high MMR remains a matter of grave concern, and thus it is paramount to ensure quality ANC to each pregnant woman, identify the high risk pregnancies (HRPs) and track these for counselling, management birth preparedness and referral till the outcome to close the loop. Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) was launched in 2016, as a fixed-day, assured, comprehensive quality ANC service on the 9th of every month to every pregnant woman across the country. Screening, identification, line listing and appropriate management of high-risk pregnancies by OBGY/CEmOC/ BEmOCspecialist and referral to appropriate higher facilities are some of the fundamental elements of PMSMA Objective: To determine the level of satisfaction among beneficiaries under PMSMA scheme Methodology: A cross-sectional study was done among 300 pregnant women who were delivered within 6 months from the date of the study and who had registered & availed the Ante-Natal Care (ANC) services under Rural field Practice area of Guntur Medical college. Guntur. Andhra Pradesh. The data thus collected were entered into Microsoft-Excel spreadsheet and was analyzed using IBM SPSS software Version 24.0 Results: Out of 300 beneficiaries, 237(79%) were satisfied with the cleanliness of wards & toilets followed by 278(92.69%) with Adequate privacy During Examination, 287(97.67%) with basic laboratory investigation, 166(55.34%) with transport facilities during discharge. The majority of study participants were in the age group of 20-30 years i.e. 269 (89.70%) and most of their educational status above intermediate i.e. 207(69%) Conclusion: If every pregnant woman in India is examined by a Medical Officer/Specialist and Investigated appropriately at least once during the PMSMA, the Abhiyan can play a crucial role in reducing the number of maternal deaths & High-Risk Pregnancy (HRP) in our country