Abstract:
The aim of this study to identify the impact of accessibility on the level of satisfaction of
expectant mothers and to identify the level of awareness (safe motherhood knowledge) has an
impact on the level of satisfaction of expectant mothers.
The study is a panel study; data was collected on the same respondents at different points in time.
The research design for this study is a relationship-based design as the objectives of the research
are to determine the relationship between two variables. Quantitative data was gathered from 200
expectant mothers through questionnaires to collect data on the accessibility and safe
motherhood knowledge of women along with their satisfaction with the doctor and services
provided. The data collected was analyzed using SPSS.
Results from the study reveal that more than half of the expectant mothers who took part in the
study have low level of satisfaction whereas the level of awareness of almost all expectant
mothers was high. Furthermore, the results showed that accessibility has a statistically significant
association with the level of satisfaction however the level of awareness has a statistically
insignificant association with the level of satisfaction.
Keeping in mind the results of the study, Pakistan should formulate and implement policies that
not only address the loopholes and improve quality of the existing policies and facilities but also
work towards enhancing female education to improve maternal and child health along with
address the problem of food insecurity and undernutrition issues faced by women to strengthen
and enhance the coverage of maternal nutritional strategies
