Level of antenatal care compliance and satisfaction among selected pregnant women
Carlos Miguel S. Tan, Trisha Mae C. Rama, Natasha Nicole B. Regalo & Gloria Galang Umali
Abstract
Antenatal care (ANC) compliance is vital in reducing maternal mortality by preventing pregnancy-related complications. Satisfaction, however, is a primary factor influencing compliance. This study aimed to assess the level of ANC compliance and satisfaction among pregnant women in three selected barangays in Candelaria, Quezon, Philippines as well as the factors influencing service utilization. A total of 146 pregnant women from the target client list of their respective barangays were included through total enumeration sampling. The study adopted a quantitative, non-experimental design using comparative and descriptive correlational methods to examine the relationship between compliance and satisfaction, and to compare the three barangays in terms of ANC service implementation. Data were gathered using researcher-made and modified questionnaires, with responses assessed through the user scale. Statistical tools employed included frequency and percentage, weighted mean, and Pearson r Correlation. Findings revealed that pregnant women across the three barangays were highly compliant and satisfied with the ANC services available to them. Results further showed a statistically significant, moderate correlation between compliance and satisfaction, highlighting that higher satisfaction tends to improve compliance. This study emphasizes the importance of maintaining both quality and accessibility of ANC services to ensure maternal well-being. Strengthening patient-centered care and continuously improving service delivery may further enhance satisfaction and encourage consistent ANC compliance, ultimately contributing to reduced maternal health risks.
Keywords
compliance, satisfaction, maternal mortality rate, antenatal care services
Author information & Contribution
Carlos Miguel S. Tan. Corresponding author. Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation-Candelaria, Inc. Email: tancarlosmiguel55@gmail.com
Trisha Mae C. Rama. Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation-Candelaria, Inc.
Natasha Nicole B. Regalo. Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation-Candelaria, Inc.
Gloria Galang Umali. Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife, Master of Arts in Nursing. Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation-Candelaria, Inc. Email: vjlc2011@gmail.com
“All authors equally contributed to the conception, design, preparation, data gathering and analysis, and writing of the manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.”
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No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).
Funding
This work was not supported by any funding.
Institutional Review Board Statement
This study was conducted in accordance with the ethical guidelines set by Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation-Candelaria, Inc. The conduct of this study has been approved and given relative clearance by MSEUF University Ethics Review Committee with Ethics Review Board Reference Number: MSEUFCI-2025-021.
Data and Materials Availability
The data supporting the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
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Tan, C.M.S., Rama, T.M.C., Regalo, N.N.B. & Umali, G.G. (2025). Level of antenatal care compliance and satisfaction among selected pregnant women. Journal of Allied Health Sciences & Medical Research, 1(3), 46-68. https://doi.org/10.53378/jahsmr.353259
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