The study investigates the extent to which mothers are satisfied with the maternity services they receive at Tamale Teaching Hospital. The study adopted a descriptive research design. Primary and secondary sources of data were used for the research. Likert scale questionnaires were used in the collection of the data. A quantitative approach was adopted to analyze the data. From the study, respondents agreed that they are provided with access to high-quality care throughout the phases of pregnancy, labour and delivery. They also averred that they receive screening at the maternal and child health to ensure safe delivery. Again, it emerged that respondents get education on proper diet during pregnancy and lactation and the benefits of physical exercises. Additionally, it came up that respondents do not receive considerate and respectful care at all times and under all circumstances, without recognition of their dignity, values and beliefs, respect the rights of the patient. Respondents do not know the name and professional status of those providing services to them. Respondents do know refusing treatment to the extent permitted by law and are informed of the medical consequences of that refusal in the Tamale Teaching Hospital. Thus, it is recommended that the management of Tamale Teaching Hospital should organize training for health providers to encourage them to communicate client information to them during the provider-client interaction. Management should work to improve on the waiting time and contact time for their clients to be satisfied with their service provision. Management of Tamale Teaching Hospital should carry out client satisfaction surveys routinely to improve the quality of Anti-Natal Care. The primary health care authorities should make adequate provision of maternal and child health services a priority given its importance in minimizing maternal and infant morbidity and mortality.
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abstract = {The study investigates the extent to which mothers are satisfied with the maternity services they receive at Tamale Teaching Hospital. The study adopted a descriptive research design. Primary and secondary sources of data were used for the research. Likert scale questionnaires were used in the collection of the data. A quantitative approach was adopted to analyze the data. From the study, respondents agreed that they are provided with access to high-quality care throughout the phases of pregnancy, labour and delivery. They also averred that they receive screening at the maternal and child health to ensure safe delivery. Again, it emerged that respondents get education on proper diet during pregnancy and lactation and the benefits of physical exercises. Additionally, it came up that respondents do not receive considerate and respectful care at all times and under all circumstances, without recognition of their dignity, values and beliefs, respect the rights of the patient. Respondents do not know the name and professional status of those providing services to them. Respondents do know refusing treatment to the extent permitted by law and are informed of the medical consequences of that refusal in the Tamale Teaching Hospital. Thus, it is recommended that the management of Tamale Teaching Hospital should organize training for health providers to encourage them to communicate client information to them during the provider-client interaction. Management should work to improve on the waiting time and contact time for their clients to be satisfied with their service provision. Management of Tamale Teaching Hospital should carry out client satisfaction surveys routinely to improve the quality of Anti-Natal Care. The primary health care authorities should make adequate provision of maternal and child health services a priority given its importance in minimizing maternal and infant morbidity and mortality.},
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