Satisfaction with obstetric care in a population of low-educated native Dutch and non-western minority women. Focus group research.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low-educated native Dutch and non-western minority women have inadequate access to obstetric care. Moreover, the care they receive lacks responsiveness to their needs and cultural competences. Gaining a deeper understanding of their experiences and satisfaction with antenatal, birthing and maternity care will help to adjust healthcare responsiveness to meet their needs during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period.

Methods

We combined the World Health Organization conceptual framework of healthcare responsiveness with focus group research to measure satisfaction with antenatal, birthing and maternity care of women with a low-educated native Dutch and non-western ethnic background.

Results

From September 2011 until December 2013, 106 women were recr

SUBMITTER: Peters IA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6354976 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature