Pregnant women's perceptions of prenatal care. Matern Child Nurs J 1995;23(4):132-42
Date
10/01/1995Pubmed ID
8826079Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0029381415 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 30 CitationsAbstract
PROBLEM: To describe pregnant women's perceptions in two specific areas: expectations about prenatal care and satisfaction with prenatal care.
METHOD: A focus group technique using a semi-structured interview format. Three focus groups (N = 22) were conducted in the third trimester of pregnancy. Data were transcribed from the taped sessions and studied using content analysis.
FINDINGS: Three major dimensions of satisfaction were identified: satisfaction with health care provider(s); satisfaction with support staff; and satisfaction with the prenatal care, including the desire for continuity of provider, clear explanations, and accessible quality care.
CONCLUSIONS & IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING: The provider relationship was identified as having the greatest influence on the women's satisfaction with prenatal care. Satisfaction with prenatal care can be enhanced through positive provider-patient interactions.
Author List
Omar MA, Schiffman RFAuthor
Rachel Schiffman BS,MS,PhD Associate Dean for Research in the College of Nursing department at University of Wisconsin - MilwaukeeMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
FemaleFocus Groups
Health Services Needs and Demand
Humans
Patient Satisfaction
Physician-Patient Relations
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Trimester, Third
Prenatal Care
