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Antenatal Care Satisfaction In A Developing Country: A Cross-Sectional Study From Nigeria, Dumbiri J. Onyeajam, Sudha Xirasagar, Mahmud M. Khan, James W. Hardin, Oluwole Odutolu
Antenatal Care Satisfaction In A Developing Country: A Cross-Sectional Study From Nigeria, Dumbiri J. Onyeajam, Sudha Xirasagar, Mahmud M. Khan, James W. Hardin, Oluwole Odutolu
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Background
Utilization of Antenatal Care (ANC) is very low in Nigeria. Self-reported patient satisfaction may be useful to identify provider- and facility-specific factors that can be improved to increase ANC satisfaction and utilization.
Methods
Exit interview data collected from ANC users and facility assessment survey data from 534 systematically selected facilities in four northern Nigerian states were used. Associations between patient satisfaction (satisfied, not-satisfied) and patient ratings of the provider’s interactions, care processes, out-of-pocket costs, and quality of facility infrastructure were studied.
Results
Of 1336 mothers, 90% were satisfied with ANC. Patient satisfaction was positively associated with responsive service (prompt, …
Antenatal Care Satisfaction In A Developing Country: A Study From Nigeria, Dumbiri J. Onyeajam, Sudha Xirasagar, Mahmud M. Khan, James W. Hardin, Oluwole Odutolu
Antenatal Care Satisfaction In A Developing Country: A Study From Nigeria, Dumbiri J. Onyeajam, Sudha Xirasagar, Mahmud M. Khan, James W. Hardin, Oluwole Odutolu
Faculty Publications
Background: Utilization of Antenatal Care (ANC) is very low in Nigeria. Self-reported patient satisfaction may be useful to identify provider- and facility-specific factors that can be improved to increase ANC satisfaction and utilization.
Methods: Exit interview data collected from ANC users and facility assessment survey data from 534 systematically selected facilities in four northern Nigerian states were used. Associations between patient satisfaction (satisfied, not-satisfied) and patient ratings of the provider’s interactions, care processes, out-of-pocket costs, and quality of facility infrastructure were studied.
Results: Of 1336 mothers, 90% were satisfied with ANC. Patient satisfaction was positively associated with responsive service (prompt, …