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Published on: January 12, 2018
Women's satisfaction with maternity care during preterm birth
Ruben Alfaro Blazquez1,2, Esperanza Ferrer Ferrandiz3,4, Vicente Gea Caballero3,4
1Department of Obstetrics, University and Polytechnic Hospital "La Fe", Valencia, Spain.
Birth (Berkeley, Calif.)
|September 19, 2019
Summary
Most women reported high satisfaction with maternity care during preterm birth. Factors like education and prior pregnancy experiences influenced satisfaction levels, highlighting areas for service improvement.
Area of Science:
- Maternal Health
- Perinatal Care
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Maternity care satisfaction is influenced by women's characteristics and attitudes.
- Preterm birth presents unique challenges and can be traumatic for families.
- The Spanish Preterm Birth Experience and Satisfaction Scale (P-BESS) measures satisfaction during preterm birth.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess women's satisfaction with maternity care during labor and birth for preterm babies.
- To evaluate satisfaction in a Spanish-speaking population experiencing preterm birth.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study design.
- Involved 182 women who delivered preterm (before 37 weeks' gestation).
- Analyzed satisfaction factors using univariate, bivariate, and multiple linear regression.
Main Results:
- Overall high satisfaction reported (average 84/95).
- University-educated women showed lower satisfaction.
- First-time mothers and those with prior preterm birth/neonatal death reported higher satisfaction; prior miscarriages linked to lower satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- Majority of women were highly satisfied with their preterm birth experience.
- The Spanish P-BESS is valuable for identifying areas needing improvement, such as "information and explanations" and "confidence in staff."
- Findings can guide interventions to enhance maternity services for preterm birth.
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