Caesarean section on maternal request in north-eastern Nigeria: Women’s knowledge, perception and attitude
Journal Title: International Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Research - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Caesarean delivery is the most widely performed major obstetric surgery globally and the incidence is rising. Aim: To document the views of pregnant women in two tertiary institutions in Nigeria towards caesarean delivery on maternal request. Methods: A cross-sectional study of pregnant women who attended the antenatal clinics of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital and Federal Medical Centre, Yola from August to October 2009. Results: A total of 254 women were interviewed. The age ranged from 18-43 years with a mean of 28.56+5.60 years. The mean parity was 2.71+1.96. Majority, 204 (80.3%) respondents were aware of caesarean delivery with 90 (44.1%) of the information obtained from friends. Sixteen (6.3%) believed that having caesarean section was due to failure of reproductive function of a woman, with 106 (41.7%) citing destiny as reason for caesarean delivery. Most, 226 (89.0%), would not request for caesarean section. The commonest reason for caesarean section on maternal request was avoidance of labour pain, 16 (57.1%). Education (2 =33.561, P=0.000) and occupation (2 =26.205, P=0.003) had influence on knowledge of caesarean delivery. Education however, had no influence on maternal request for caesarean delivery (2 =5.810, P=0.121). Although majority (2 =2.589, P=0.000) would prefer vaginal delivery, none of the respondents would decline caesarean delivery if indicated. Conclusion: The knowledge, perception and attitude toward caesarean delivery are encouraging. The low number of maternal request for caesarean will serve as a benchmark for the future especially with the increasing penchant for smaller family sizes among the urban educated elites.
Authors and Affiliations
Bukar M, Ibrahim SM, Kawuwa MB, Dabu BA, Moruppa JY, Ehailaye B, Bakari MA.
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- EP ID EP157579
- DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.14194/ijmbr.3.1.3
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