Maternal Knowledge and Satisfaction: A Study of Antenatal Services under Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritiya Abhiyan (PMSMA)

Supriya Sahoo*, Puspanjali Mohapatro**, Krishna Kumari Samantaray***, Tirthaspada Rout****
*-**** SUM Nursing College, Shiksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA) University, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, India.
Periodicity:April - June'2025
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jnur.15.1.22110

Abstract

This study assessed mothers' knowledge and satisfaction with services provided under the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritya Abhiyan (PMSMA) in a selected hospital in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. A quantitative, cross-sectional descriptive research design was employed, utilizing a convenience sampling technique. Data were collected from a total of 300 mothers using a structured questionnaire. The analysis focused on sociodemographic factors, knowledge levels, and satisfaction with PMSMA services. Findings showed that a significant proportion of the participants between 26–30 years of age, were satisfied with the services provided under the PMSMA. Approximately 93.3% of the mothers reported average knowledge of PMSMA. There was a statistically significant difference between the age group and the source of information about the program (P < 0.05). However, no associations were found between mothers' satisfaction levels with PMSMA services and the selected sociodemographic variables. The study highlights that while mothers had satisfactory knowledge and positive experiences with PMSMA services, regular antenatal check-ups by medical officers or specialists are critical for reducing maternal deaths and high-risk pregnancies. Enhancing awareness and access to these services can further improve maternal and child health outcomes.

Keywords

PMSMA, Antenatal Services, Satisfaction, Knowledge, Pregnancy Care.

How to Cite this Article?

Sahoo, S., Mohapatro, P., Samantaray, K. K., and Rout, T. (2025). Maternal Knowledge and Satisfaction: A Study of Antenatal Services under Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritiya Abhiyan (PMSMA). i-manager’s Journal on Nursing, 15(1), 23-31. https://doi.org/10.26634/jnur.15.1.22110

References

[4]. ANI News. (2022). Odisha Reports the Highest Point Decline in IMR Rate Between the Year 2005 to 2020. Retrieved from Odisha reports highest point decline in IMR rate between the year 2005 to 2020 (aninews.in)
[7]. Chopra, D., Saha, A., Nazneen, S., & Krishnan, M. (2020). Are Women not 'Working'? Interactions between Childcare and Women's Economic Engagement. The Institute of Development Studies and Partner Organisations.
[9]. Dutta, M., Ghosh, S., & Husain, Z. (2024). Maternal and Child Health in India: Networks and Information Diffusion. Taylor & Francis.
[14]. Kimani, E., & Kombo, K. (2010). Challenges facing nuclear families with absent fathers in Gatundu North District, Central Kenya. In The African Symposium, 10 (2), 11-25.
[16]. Kumar, P., & Gupta, A. (2015). Determinants of inter and intra caste differences in utilization of maternal health care services in India: Evidence from DLHS-3 survey. International Research Journal of Social Sciences, 4(1), 27-36.
[18]. Pandey, S., & Karki, S. (2014). Socio-economic and demographic determinants of antenatal care services utilization in Central Nepal. International Journal of MCH and AIDS, 2(2), 212.
[22]. Sharma, R., Manchanda, R., & NidhiChandil. (2014). Impact of “anc education session” on rural mothers of South Delhi: A step to prevent maternal mortality and morbidity. International Journal of Current Advanced Research, 7 (9), 15319-15322.
[23]. Singh, A., Kumar, A., & Pranjali, P. (2014). Utilization of maternal healthcare among adolescent mothers in urban India: Evidence from DLHS-3. PeerJ, 2, e592.
[24]. Statista. (2025). India: Infant Mortality Rate from 2013 to 2023. Retrieved from India - infant mortality rate 2012-2022 | Statista.
[25]. Subramanian, R., Rengasamy, S., & Sakthi, A. (2019). Maternal risk factors for low birth weight in neonates—a community-based prospective study in rural area of Puducherry. International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health, 1, 386-391.
If you have access to this article please login to view the article or kindly login to purchase the article

Purchase Instant Access

Single Article

North Americas,UK,
Middle East,Europe
India Rest of world
USD EUR INR USD-ROW
Pdf 35 35 200 20
Online 15 15 200 15
Pdf & Online 35 35 400 25

Options for accessing this content:
  • If you would like institutional access to this content, please recommend the title to your librarian.
    Library Recommendation Form
  • If you already have i-manager's user account: Login above and proceed to purchase the article.
  • New Users: Please register, then proceed to purchase the article.