Associated factors of labor satisfaction and predictor of postnatal satisfaction in the north-east of Peninsular Malaysia

Fatin Imtithal Adnan, Norhayati Mohd Noor and Nor Akma Mat Junoh

PLOS ONE, 2020, vol. 15, issue 8, 1-19

Abstract: 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.

Date: 2020
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