Factors Affecting Women's Satisfaction During Labor Experience

Elgazzar, Hala Mohammed; Hashem, Safaa Abdel Raouf; Heeba, Manar Fathy

doi:10.21608/pssjn.2018.52552

Factors Affecting Women's Satisfaction During Labor Experience

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ B.Sc, of Nursing, Mansoura University

² Prof. of Gynecological and Obstetric nursing, Faculty of Nursing- Ain Shams University

³ Lecturer of Maternity, Gynecological and Obstetrical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Port Said University.

10.21608/pssjn.2018.52552

Abstract

Background:Childbirth satisfaction provides a feedback for the evaluation of nursing care and determination of the quality of nursing services. The aim of the current studywas to assess factors affecting women's satisfaction during labor experience. A descriptive design was adopted in the current study. Setting: the study was conducted at labor ward in Mansoura city hospitals during the period from June, 2014 to December, 2014. Sample of 214laboring women were recruited to participate in this study. Two tools were used for data collection; demographic data assessment tool, andwomen's satisfaction assessment tool. The results of the current study revealed that, the higher percentage of studied women were satisfied with general environment, cleanliness, communication and physical care while most of them were dissatisfied with psychological care and involving in decision making. Conclusion: There are several factors that affecting women's satisfaction with services during labor. The main factors are general environment, cleanliness, communication, physical care, continuity of care, psychological careand involving in decision making. Recommendations: Continuity of nursing care, emotional support and involvement in decision making for laboring women should be enhanced by healthcare providers to improve their satisfaction.

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