Satisfaction Of Mothers Research Articles

Maternal Health Service Satisfaction-Comparative Study of Mothers in Urban and Rural areas of Enugu State, South East Nigeria

Introduction: Assessing mothers’ satisfaction with maternal health service is very important. This is because it is critical and should be considered when making maternal health services more responsive to people’s needs. Objective: To assess and compare the maternal health service satisfaction of mothers in urban and rural areas of Enugu State, South East Nigeria. Methodology: This study was a community-based comparative, cross sectional study that assessed and compared the maternal health service satisfaction of mothers in urban and rural areas of Enugu State, South East Nigeria. The analysis was done according to the specific objectives using generated tables, ratios, frequency, percentage calculations and cross tabulations. Chi-square test of significance for test of comparison of qualitative categorical data, Student t-test for group comparison of means, Bi-variant, and Multivariate Analysis using logistic regression were used in the analysis of data at 95% confidence interval. P-value was set at 0.05. Results: 5.5% of mothers in the urban areas were satisfied with maternal health service they received when compared to mothers (79.2%) in the rural areas. Mothers in urban areas who had one pregnancy were 7.051 times less likely to be satisfied with the maternal health services when compared with other women. Mothers who obtained maternal health service from health post, Primary health care centres (PHC), district hospitals, tertiary facility, private hospital, and had less education were more satisfied with the services when compared with those who received care from Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) and spiritual homes. According to the mothers in both locations, the Factors that affect their utilization of maternal health include poor quality of maternal health service, high cost of obtaining the limited services, inadequate maternal information, in adequate staff, and bad attitude of health care workers attending to them. Conclusion/Recommendation: There is need to maintain this observed finding. However, there should be an improvement on health talk and health education given to mothers, to enable them have a better perception of their maternal expectations. This will enable the mothers to properly grade their satisfaction with maternal health services. Government should further train the health care workers including TBAs, and closely monitor the activities of spiritual homes.

Utilization and Satisfaction of Services Provided for Children under the Integrated Child Development Services Scheme in a Block of West Bengal, India

Background: The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme is a community-based program in India for the betterment of health and nutrition of children aged 0-6, pregnant and lactating mothers, and women aged 15-44 years. This study aimed to investigate the pattern of the utilization of services and the level of satisfaction of mothers regarding the services provided to their children in a block of West Bengal, India.
 Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from August 2016 to November 2018, and simple random sampling was used to select ICDS centres. The centres’ were evaluated for determining the rate of utilization of the services. For evaluating satisfaction, a face and content-validated, pre-tested questionnaire was used. The first part of questionnaire was for collecting the socio-demographic profile of mothers. The second part was concerned about determining satisfaction regarding various services provided by centers to children below 6 years of age on a 5-point Likert scale. About 10% of children enrolled in each ICDS centre were selected, and their mothers were surveyed for satisfaction regarding supplementary nutrition services, informal education, immunization, and other health-related services and infrastructures. The data were expressed in number and percentages and the test of association between categorical variables was done using a chi-square test. The GraphPad Prism 6.01 (GraphPad Software, USA) was used for statistical test.
 Results: Among the surveyed 62 ICDS centres, service utilization rates were 98.04% for immunization, 90.56% for supplementary nutrition, 82.52% for informal education, 40.27% for health check-ups, and 13.32% for referral services regarding different health problems. A total of 89.63% of the mothers were satisfied with the supplementary nutrition, 83.46% with immunization and health-related services, 77.42% with informal education, and 56.5% with infrastructures.
 Conclusion: Using supplementary nutrition and informal education exceeded expectations, but immunization, other health-related services, and referral services need improvement to achieve the program's goal. ICDS center infrastructure needs improvement, and a holistic approach is necessary to meet the satisfaction of mothers regarding different services.

Examining the Relationship between Life Satisfaction and the Happiness-increasing Strategies used by Mothers for their Children

The aim of this research is to reveal the relationship between the life satisfaction of mothers and the happiness-increasing strategies they use for their children. Within the scope of the general purpose of the study, it was also examined whether the life satisfaction of the mothers and the happiness-enhancing strategies they used for their children differed in terms of some demographic variables. The correlational model, one of the quantitative research designs, was used in the study, and the sample group consisted of 298 mothers with children aged 3-5 years. A Demographic Information Form, a Scale for Determining Happiness-increasing Strategies Used by Mothers, and a Life Satisfaction Scale were used as data collection tools. In the research; t test and single-factor analysis of variance (ANOVA) were performed for independent samples with differentiation tests to examine the differences between the life satisfaction levels of the mothers and the happiness-increasing strategies they applied according to variables such as education level, economic status, and working status. Pearson moments multiplication correlation analysis was performed to examine the relationship between mothers' life satisfaction levels, happiness-increasing strategy levels, age of mothers, and child age, and multiple linear regression analysis was performed to determine the predictive power of the independent variable (happiness-enhancing strategies) to the dependent variable (life satisfaction). At the end of the research, it was concluded that the level of life satisfaction increased as the education level and economic status of the mothers increased, and the levels of happiness-increasing strategies showed a significant difference according to the economic status. It was seen that there was a significant relationship between the life satisfaction levels of the mothers and the strategies to increase happiness. Recommendations were developed in line with the findings obtained as a result of the research.

Association between Islamic religiosity, social support, marriage satisfaction, and postpartum depression in teenage mothers in West Java, Indonesia: A cross-sectional study.

Postpartum depression is a prevalent mental health issue among mothers after giving birth. Adolescent mothers are believed to have a higher rate of postpartum depression than adult mothers. However, research on postpartum depression among teenage mothers in Indonesia remains limited. This research gap emphasizes the need for more comprehensive studies to address the mental health and well-being of postpartum mothers in Indonesia, especially among adolescents. This study aimed to investigate the correlations between Islamic religiosity, social support, marital satisfaction, and postpartum depression in teenage mothers in Indonesia. A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 203 adolescent postpartum mothers selected through cluster sampling. Data were collected using validated questionnaires from July to August 2020 in Cianjur and Sukabumi districts, West Java Province, Indonesia. Descriptive statistics, chi-square, and multiple logistic regression were employed for data analysis. The study revealed that 35.96% of teenage mothers experienced symptoms of postpartum depression. Among the variables studied, marriage satisfaction (p = 0.002), education level (p = 0.012), family income (p = 0.003), number of children (p = 0.044), and baby weight at birth (p = 0.0001) were significantly associated with postpartum depression. However, social support (p = 0.688) and religiosity (p = 0.788) showed no significant association with postpartum depression. Multiple logistic regression analysis further confirmed that marriage satisfaction (p = 0.001; OR = 0.365; 95% CI 0.197 - 0.676), family income (p = 0.001; OR = 0.326; 95% CI = 0.165 - 0.644), and the number of children (p = 0.026; OR = 3.68; 95% CI = 1.173 - 11.547) were the most significant factors associated with postpartum depression. The study highlighted a high prevalence of postpartum depression among adolescent mothers. Marital satisfaction, family income, and the number of children were identified as key factors associated with postpartum depression in this population. These findings emphasize the importance of considering these factors in nursing and midwifery practice to provide targeted support and interventions, ultimately improving the mental health outcomes for teenage mothers during the postpartum period.

Optimization of Counseling Services at the Desks to the Four Posyandu

During providing services Posyandu Lestari I and Ringinsari I only include anthropometric measurements in infants and toddlers, complementary breastfeeding, immunization, administration of Vitamin A and Deworming (February and August), while counseling services for mothers and toddlers of babies at the tables of four posyandu have not been implemented. Counseling at Posyandu will only be carried out when there are health workers who visit, which is usually only in February and August every year. The purpose of this community service is to improve the services provided by the posyandu, one of which is to reactivate the fourth table. The service at the fourth table is the service provided by the cadre in the form of counseling for infant and toddler mothers The method used in education on improving posyandu services is training on the use of posyandu backsheets to assist cadres in providing counseling at the fourth table of the posyandu. The result obtained from this Community Service is that there are differences in providing counseling before and after getting education on the use of backsheets for counseling at the desks of the four posyandu. Counseling services at the fourth table can increase the satisfaction of mothers of babies and toddlers in receiving services at posyandu.

Effects of Acupressure on Maternal and Neonatal Obstetric Outcomes during Labor: Study Protocol.

A Cochrane review found that there is insufficient evidence to determine the effectiveness of acupressure for pain relief. One of the problems detected is the methodological variability reported. To assess the impact of the application of acupressure on obstetric and neonatal outcomes of labor, pain experience, and mother's satisfaction with the experience. Design of a protocol to carry out a two-arm multicenter single-blinded randomized controlled trial. Intervention (pressure on LI4 of the left hand, B6 of the left leg, GB21 of the left shoulder, and then the same sequence on the right side) and placebo (application of the technique on points not identified by acupuncture as key points) will be performed by a single researcher. The recruitment began in April 2021 and, to date, there has been the participation of 40 women, divided into 17 included in the experimental group and 23 in the control. Communication of future results will be made in accordance with the CONSORT checklist. The designed protocol could methodologically improve some aspects of previous studies while maintaining adequate statistical power. The effectiveness of acupressure for one or more outcomes proposed (time and pain in labor) could support the inclusion of a new therapeutic tool in the clinical practice of midwives that would allow them to assist pregnant women, improving their experience both physically and psycho-emotionally.

THE EFFECT OF PREOPERATIVE ANXIETY ON HEMODYNAMIC PARAMETERS IN CESAREAN SECTION UNDER SPINAL ANESTHESIA

Purpose:Our aim of this study is to assess the effect of preoperative anxiety on intraoperative hypotension, postoperative recovery and maternal satisfaction in cesarean section under spinal anaesthesia. Methods:In this study,105 cesarean sections were included between aged of 18-45 and at 34-42 gestational weeks. Two different scales were used for the anxiety evaluation performed 1 hour before the operation, including STAI (I-II) anxiety score and Verbal Analoque scale (VAS). It was evaluated as low, moderate and high anxiety according to the scores obtained: low (20-37), moderate (38-44) and high (45-80) for STAI and low (0-3), moderate (4-6) and high (7-10) for VAS. During the operation, haemodynamic parameters were monitored at 5,10,15,20,30 minutes. In the post-operative first day, STAI-I, VAS, Post-Cesarean Mother Satisfaction Scale (PCMSS) and Post-Cesarean Recovery Scale (PCRS) were also evaluated. Results:In the evaluation of preoperative STAI -I and VAS anxiety scores, it was observed that the majority of cases had moderate anxiety group (61.9%, and 45.7%). There was no significant correlation between preoperative STAI-I, STAI-II, VAS anxiety levels and SSAM, SSDS in our study. There was a negative correlation between postoperative VAS anxiety scores and SSAM but this was not significant. In our study, no significant difference was found in umbilical cord pH values in different anxiety levels. In preoperative high VAS levels, MBP decreased significantly in 30 minutes, and also vasopressor requirement decreased significantly in preoperative low VAS anxiety levels (p

A Study of Validity and Satisfaction of Tele-assessment

Objectives: This study aims to examine the validity of two types of remote language screening tests (indirect questionnaire type vs direct observational type), and differences in performance of children as well as satisfaction of their mothers between these two types of remote language screening test. Methods: In total 40 children without any language deficits aged 3 to 6 and their mothers participated in this study. For statistical analysis, a Pearson correlation was conducted between the remote language screening tests (indirect questionnaire type and direct observation type); a PRES (Preschool Receptive-Expressive Language Scale) to find out the concurrent validity, and a paired t-test was conducted to find out if there are significant differences in the performance of the children and satisfaction of their mothers between the two types of screening tests. Additionally as a qualitative analysis, mothers’ preference among two types of the test was asked using an open ended survey. Results: The two types of tests (indirect, direct) showed strong positive correlation with one another. Regarding concurrent validity, both test types showed strong positive correlation with a standardized language test as well. There was no significant difference between the two types in both the performance of the children and the satisfaction of mothers as well. However, 85% percent of mothers preferred the direct observation type citing better accuracy as their reasoning. Conclusion: It is hoped that remote language screening tests can contribute to the implementation of non-face-to-face screening in clinical settings since it is highly validated. Furthermore both two types of tests can be used and complement each other.

The Effectiveness of Jung’s Self-Knowledge on the Adaptability and Marital Satisfaction of Mothers with Hearing-Impaired Children

Background and Aim: Hearing-impairment and hearing loss are humans’ most common neurological and sensory injuries. Having a child with hearing loss, in addition to affecting the amount of stress on the family and parents, can also affect the marital satisfaction of the couple. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Jung’s self-knowledge on the adaptability and marital satisfaction of mothers with hearing-impaired children. Methods: This research was quasi-experimental with a pretest-post-test design with a control group. The study’s statistical population includes all mothers with hearing-impaired children living in Yazd City, Iran. A total of 30 women were selected using the purposive sampling method and were randomly divided into the control (15 people) and intervention groups (15 people). The intervention group received Jung’s self-knowledge training in eight 90-minute sessions once a week, while the control group received no training. Data were collected through a marital satisfaction questionnaire and a family adaptation questionnaire. The data were analyzed at the level of descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The results of the data analysis showed a significant difference between the variables of compatibility and marital satisfaction in the post-test of the experimental and control groups. Conclusion: Jung’s self-knowledge affects the adaptability and marital satisfaction of mothers with hearing-impaired children. Therefore, self-knowledge with Jung’s method can be useful for improving the adaptability and marital satisfaction of mothers with hearing-impaired children. Keywords: Self-knowledge; Jung’s method; adaptability; marital satisfaction; hearing- impaired children

Looking Good or Being Good? Parenting Goals Predict Need Satisfaction and Frustration in Mothers and Fathers

Looking Good or Being Good? Parenting Goals Predict Need Satisfaction and Frustration in Mothers and Fathers

Mother’s Satisfaction with Delivery Services and Intended Future Utilization at Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, North-Eastern, Nigeria

Background: Maternal death reduction could be achieved through the utilization of hospital delivery services. In Nigeria, unfortunately delivery in health facilities where skill birth attendants exist is reported to be only 39%. Maternal satisfaction with hospital services will encourage utilization. Aim of the study: The study was designed to assess the satisfaction of mothers’ and their intention to utilize delivery services in subsequent pregnancies at the Federal Teaching Hospital Gombe, North-East, Nigeria. Methods: This was a descriptive, cross-sectional study conducted at the postnatal ward of the hospital amongst 250 women within 48 hours after childbirth. Data was collected with the use of a pretested, semi structured questionnaire and analysis done with SPSS statistical software version 25. Results: Overall satisfaction with delivery services was 84.4% with only 15.6% dissatisfied. Total satisfaction with the cleanliness of the facility was 92.8%, interpersonal relationship 84.8%, information provided 74.4% and technical aspects of care 82.8%. As many as 78.4% of women will utilize the facility in future for delivery services. The major reason amongst this category being satisfaction with services (76.5%). Those who do not intend to utilize facility in the future were 21.6% amongst which 27.8% gave reasons as completed family size and only 22.2% would not because of dissatisfaction. Satisfaction was only statistically related to ethnicity (P value=0.02) and none amongst obstetric variables tested. Conclusion: Majority of the women were satisfied with delivery services rendered and would utilize the facility in the future. There is need to sustain and further improve upon the quality of services.

The Experience of Mothers in the Makiso Commune in Kisangani (DR Congo) in the Administration of Care to Children Hospitalised in Paediatrics

The study concerns the experience of mothers in the Makiso commune of Kisangani (DR Congo) with regard to the administration of care for children hospitalised in paediatrics, carried out over a period from 15 August to 31 December 2022. It aimed to identify the daily experience of mothers during the administration of care to children, to determine the representation of mothers during the administration of care to children, to demonstrate the satisfaction of mothers during the administration of care to children and to determine the expectation of mothers regarding the administration of care to children.
 This is a qualitative phenomenological study in which the study population is made up of parents of children hospitalised in the paediatric department of the General Reference Hospital in Makiso/Kisangani and the sample is made up of four mothers of hospitalised children. The technique of choice for data collection was the unstructured, individual, face-to-face interview.
 It was found that the mothers were satisfied with the administration of care on their children by the nurses of the paediatric department and that they naturally expected the recovery of their children's health condition after effective administration of care.
 Mothers' experience of child care was positive, as they were actively involved in the smooth and successful care of their hospitalised children.

Maternal satisfaction with childbirth services among postnatal mothers at a primary health center

Background: Primary health centers (PHC) are the first point of contact among the public and structured health services. Maternal satisfaction is an indicator of the quality of services received by the mother during their childbirth experience at the primary health centers. This study aimed to assess the maternal satisfaction of postnatal mothers with childbirth services at a primary health center. Methods: A descriptive study was undertaken at a conveniently selected 24-hour functional primary health center. Maternal satisfaction of mothers delivering at the selected PHC was assessed by using the standardized SMMS tool. 36 mothers selected by convenience sampling were interviewed. Results: All (100%) mothers were satisfied with their childbirth experience (overall mean score 143.3 and SD 5.68). Mothers expressed their highest level of satisfaction with the childbirth experience as one of their best experiences (4.9±.3), they agreed that doctors did all interventions they could do (4.8±0.4) and also, they said that doctors and nurses explained them about all new situations related to labor (4.4±0.5). Mothers were least satisfied with the management of labor pain (1.9±1), nurses could have given them a little more time to start their breast feed (3.1±0.8) and if they could have started breast-feeding a little early (3.2±1.2). Conclusions: Maternal satisfaction is an important indicator of maternal and newborn services provided at any health care facility. Assessing the mother’s perspective is a good determinant of their expectations and can help improve the quality of services at the primary health centers.

The Effectiveness of Emotion Regulation Training Program on Rumination, Life Satisfaction and Self-Esteem in Mothers of Children with Intellectual Disabilities

Objective: The purpose of the present study was to determine the effectiveness of an emotion regulation training program on rumination, life satisfaction, and self-esteem in mothers of children with intellectual-developmental disabilities. Methods and Materials: The research method was a quasi-experimental (semi-experimental) design with pre-test, post-test, and control and experimental groups. The population consisted of all mothers with children suffering from intellectual-developmental disabilities in the Mehrdasht area of Isfahan, totaling 50 individuals. From among them, 40 were selected through convenience sampling. The instruments used in this research included the Nolen-Hoeksma and Morrow (1991) questionnaire, the Diener et al. (1985) life satisfaction scale, and the Rosenberg (1965) self-esteem questionnaire. Findings: The results showed that the emotion regulation training program led to improvements in rumination (F = 86.19), life satisfaction (F = 56.39), and self-esteem (F = 115.71) in mothers of children with intellectual-developmental disabilities. Conclusion: Therefore, incorporating emotion regulation training can effectively enhance the psychological well-being of mothers of children with intellectual-developmental disabilities, contributing to their life satisfaction.

Anxiety, Depression, Perceived Social Support, and Life Satisfaction in Mothers with Children in the Pediatric Cardiac Care Unit After Heart Surgery

Anxiety, Depression, Perceived Social Support, and Life Satisfaction in Mothers with Children in the Pediatric Cardiac Care Unit After Heart Surgery

Comparison of the Effectiveness of the Mindfulness Parenting Training Program along with Parent Management Training (Combined Training) with Mindfulness Parenting Training and Parent Management Training alone on Coping Strategies and Marital Satisfaction

Aim: The present study was conducted with the aim of comparing the effectiveness of the mindful parenting training program along with parent management training (combined training) with mindful parenting training and parent management training alone on coping strategies and marital satisfaction in mothers of preschool children. Methods: The current research was a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test, post-test and two-month follow-up with a control group. The statistical population included all the mothers of preschool children in Kashmir city in 2019-2020, from which 120 people were selected by purposive sampling and randomly assigned to four groups include 30 subjects that first group received Mindful Parenting Training and second group received Parent Management Training in 8 sessions 120 to 150 minuties weekley, and last group received Combined Training in 16 sessions 150 minutes, two sessions per week. Control group didn’t recived any program and was wait list. In all three stages of pre-test, post-test and follow-up, all people completed Enrich's (1989) marital satisfaction questionnaires and Lazarus and Folkman's (1984) coping strategies. Finally, the data were analyzed by repeated measurement variance analysis methods with the help of SPSSV19 software. Results: The results showed that none of the educational methods were effective in marital satisfaction (F=0/08, P=0.98). This was despite the fact that in two problem-oriented (F= 6/97, P= 0/0001) and emotion-oriented strategies (F= 8/14, P= 0/001), this amount was significant. This means that in the post-test and follow-up phases, the combined training of parent management and mindful parenting was more effective. Conclusion: The findings of the research show that the combined training of mindful parenting and parenting management training can reduce emotion-oriented strategies and increase problem-oriented strategies, but it has no effect on marital satisfaction, so the awareness of parents, teachers, counselors, psychologists and other professionals about these trainings can be helpful.

The Rate of Cesarean Section and Newborn Apgar score In Two Types Of Physiological Delivery and Facilitated Delivery in Mothers with First Pregnancy.

Labor pain is often severe and its lack of relief can have a bad effect on the mother's physiological condition. Accurate measurement and appropriate treatment of pain is an important problem. There are several choices for the control of labor pain, however, each method has its own risks and benefits regarding its efficiency and availability; therefore, the aim of this study was to compare the rate of cesarean section and newborn Apgar in two types of physiological delivery and facilitated delivery among mothers with first delivery. This case-control study was conducted on mothers aged 18-35 who went to the hospital to give birth. In the present study, 8 sessions (90 minutes each session) were held to prepare mothers from 20 to 37 weeks of pregnancy. Candidate mothers for physiological labor were hospitalized without intervention and in the active phase of labor, and their labor stages were planned physiologically. The pain intensity of mothers was asked using a scale (VAS) during labor every half hour (according to the pain scale from 0 to 10). The average score of pain during the first and second stages, type of delivery, amount of postpartum bleeding, length of the stage of delivery, infection, and fever after delivery, Apgar score of the baby, perineal status, mother's satisfaction and the rate of hospitalization of the baby in NICU were recorded. Furthermore, the level of satisfaction with childbirth was evaluated with the help of Mackey's standard satisfaction questionnaire. The average age of the physiological delivery and facilitated delivery groups was 26.37 ± 5.23 years and 26.58 ± 5.79 years, respectively. Physiological delivery significantly required less conversion to cesarean section. The most common etiology was caesarean section in the physiologic labor group, and a drop in NST was reported in the facilitated group. The analysis of the results demonstrated no significant difference between the etiology of cesarean section and the study groups. The Apgar score in the physiological group was significantly better than the facilitated group. There is no significant relationship between the study group and the amount of bleeding during delivery. Furthermore, there was no significant relationship between the study group and the incidence of postpartum infection. The rate of NICU admission in the facilitated group was found to be significantly higher than physiological delivery. The results of this study revealed that the rate of caesarean section, the rate of need for NICU, newborns' Apgar score, and the rate of mothers' satisfaction in physiological delivery group were significantly different from the other groups, but the rate of wound infection and the amount of postpartum bleeding in the two groups showed a significant difference.

Addressing Depression and Psychological Need Satisfaction of Post-Cesarean Mothers

Addressing Depression and Psychological Need Satisfaction of Post-Cesarean Mothers

The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on birth satisfaction and birth experiences in Russian women.

Women's satisfaction with their childbirth experiences has significant impacts on their health and the health of their children. Recently, childbirth and maternity care systems have been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to investigate the association of birth satisfaction with mode of birth, medical interventions, support during labour, type of childbirth healthcare plan and antenatal education in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic in Russia. 1,645 Russian women who gave birth during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic and 611 matched controls who gave birth in the previous year participated in an anonymous Internet survey about their childbirth experience. The survey included questions regarding women's demographic and obstetric characteristics as well as their childbirth experiences. Birth satisfaction was measured using the Birth Satisfaction Scale Revised Indicator (BSS-RI). Birth satisfaction scores did not show notable changes before and during the pandemic (Pearson Chi-square = 19.7, p = 0.22). Women had lower BSS-RI scores if they tested positive for COVID-19 during labour (F = 9.18, p = 0.002), but not during pregnancy or postpartum (p > 0.32). In both cohorts women who had vaginal births rated birth satisfaction higher than those who had caesarean births. The more medical interventions there were, the lower were the BSS-RI scores (B = -0.234, 95% CI: -0.760; -0.506, p < 0.001), but only during the pandemic. Birth satisfaction was higher if women had a support person present during labour (F > 7.44, p < 0.001), which was not possible for over 70% of participants during the pandemic. In both cohorts birth satisfaction was associated with the childbirth healthcare plan (F > 5.27, p < 0.001), but not with antenatal education (F < 0.15, p > 0.43). Our study highlights the significant impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the birth experiences of Russian women. Sustaining the rights of women to informed decisions during labour, respect for their preferred childbirth healthcare plan, presence of the birth team of choice and professional support for home birth are essential for higher birth satisfaction and better health outcomes for mothers and their infants.

Maternal satisfaction with basic emergency obstetric and new born care services and associated factors among mothers visiting public health facilities in Gedeo zone, Southern Ethiopia, 2020: A cross sectional study

IntroductionMeasuring clients’ satisfaction is important for improving healthcare services, and providing feedback on the quality, availability, and responsiveness of healthcare services. ObjectiveTo determine the level of maternal satisfaction with BEmONC services and associated factors among mothers visiting public health facilities in Gedeo zone, Southern, Ethiopia 2020. MethodsInstitution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 413 mothers selected via a systematic random sampling technique. The data was collected through interviews using a structured questionnaire. Data were coded, entered, and cleaned using Epi- Info version 3.1 and analyzed using SPSS version 20. Binary logistic regression was used to identify the association between the dependent variable and independent variables. Variables that had P ≤ 0.25 on the bivariate binary logistic analysis were considered as candidates for multivariable binary logistic analysis. Variables, p-value < 0.05 with 95 % CI in multivariable binary logistic analysis, were considered statistically significant. ResultOverall mothers' satisfaction with BEmONC service in this study was 44.8 % at 95 %CI (39.7 %-49.4 %). Age ≥ 35 years and above [AOR = 3.44, 95 %CI (1.32, 9.97, presence of birth companion [AOR = 1.66, 95 %CI (1.02, 2.72)] were significantly associated with client satisfaction with BEmONC service. ConclusionThe overall satisfaction of mothers with BEmONC service in this study was sub-optimal. Maternal age and the presence of birth companions were factors that were significantly associated with mothers’ satisfaction with BEmONC service. The government has to emphasize working to improve the quality of basic emergency maternal obstetric and newborn care to improve maternal satisfaction and utilization.