[Aspects of women's satisfaction with childbirth care in a maternity hospital in Rio de Janeiro].
The objective of this study was to evaluate factors associated with women's satisfaction with vaginal delivery at the Leila Diniz Maternity Hospital in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A cross-sectional study was conducted from March 1 to 30, 1999, using interviews with women who had undergone vaginal delivery. In order to analyze women's satisfaction, the following were used: (a) a scale to evaluate overall satisfaction with the birthing process; (b) description of the woman's reasons for this evaluation; and (c) analysis of factors associated with the evaluation of childbirth satisfaction. Chi-square for trend with a 5% significance level was used to analyze the results. The results of the study showed high satisfaction with childbirth care (67%), determined mainly by short labor time, good treatment by staff, low level of distress, absence of complications for the mother and baby, and presence of a family companion. The study also verified the association between women's satisfaction with information received during perinatal care and positive perceptions of the professionals responsible for providing care.
Domingues
Rosa Maria Soares Madeira
RM
Secretaria Municipal de Saúde do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. rdomingues@pcrj.rj.gov.br
Santos
Elizabeth Moreira dos
EM
Leal
Maria do Carmo
Mdo C
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001938:Brazil; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006771:Hospitals, Maternity; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008429:Maternal Welfare; D009321:Natural Childbirth / Q000592:standards*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011247:Pregnancy; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D011787:Quality of Health Care / Q000592:standards*