Factors Influencing Postpartum Mothers Satisfaction Level with Care Models in Rural Punjab, Pakistan

Abstract

Postpartum care is crucial time when a postpartum mother and her family start a new life after delivery. During postpartum period, postpartum mothers receive health care by health care providers until six weeks after delivery. This study measure the level of satisfaction of postpartum mothers about postpartum care models. The study Included 320 postpartum mothers by using cluster sampling on the base of cross-sectional design. The conclusions showed that postpartum mothers gave preference to hospital-based models because of the facilities in contrast to other models. Present study also indicated that postpartum mothers do not visit the hospitals for postpartum care. They were not satisfied with hospital-based models due to their expenses. Instead, in rural vicinities of Multan, postpartum care was associated with community based models due to Lady Health worker’s attitude and working style. At government and hospital level enhance postpartum care through effective postpartum care programs. At individual level enhance postpartum family planning.