Pregnant women's satisfaction with the quality of antenatal care and the continued willingness to use health facility care in Lusaka district, Zambia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antenatal healthcare (ANC) reduces maternal and neonatal deaths in low-middle-income countries. Satisfaction with ANC services and perception of quality of care are critical determinants of service utilization. The study aimed to assess pregnant women's satisfaction with ANC and identify sociodemographic factors associated with satisfaction and their continued willingness to use or recommend the facility to relatives or friends, in Lusaka district, Zambia.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional study involving 499 pregnant women in Lusaka district. A combination of stratified, multistage, and systematic sampling procedures was used in selecting health facilities and pregnant women. This allowed the researcher to assess exposure and status simultaneously among individu

SUBMITTER: Hibusu L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10759641 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature