Predictors of low birth satisfaction among Iranian postpartum women: A cross‐sectional study

Abstract

Abstract Aim To investigate predictors of low birth satisfaction in a sample of Iranian postpartum women. Design This was a cross‐sectional study. Methods This study was conducted on 767 postpartum women using a convenience sampling method between June and September 2019. We collected data on socio‐demographic variables, maternal well‐being, fear of childbirth and birth satisfaction. We used multiple linear regression analyses to determine predictors of low birth satisfaction. Results The women who gave birth by elective caesarean, emergency caesarean and vaginal birth were 13.2%, 19.06% and 67.8%, respectively. Predictors of low birth satisfaction were primiparity [Beta = −0.131, CI (−2.745, −1.021)], low level of well‐being [−0.119, (−2.514, −0.844)], low [−0.193 (−5.052, −2.568)] and moderate [−0.143 (−2.999, −1.199)] satisfaction with pregnancy, moderate satisfaction with spouse's emotional/financial support [−0.150 (−3.718, −1.595)], emergency caesarean [−0.086 (−2.713, −0.360)], severe fear of childbirth [−0.315 (−5.701, −3.911)] and long interval between admission to hospital and giving birth [−0.188 (−0.233, −0.119)].

Keywords

• birth satisfaction
• cross‐sectional study
• Iran
• postpartum
• predicting factors
• women