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Women's Knowledge, Perceptions, and Potential Demand Towards Caesarean Section
2011
In today’s situation when the access to obstetric care is growing day by day there has been a concern over the rising caesarean rates over the world. A cross-sectional study was undertaken with an objective to determine the level of knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions about CS among pregnant women. All pregnant women, attending antenatal clinic, were interviewed with a structured questionnaire. Data analysis was done by using Epi info software. Of the total 247 women, participated in this study, the potential demand for CS was low and majority of women preferred vaginal delivery (91.5%). The majority of women (65.1%) were found to have very little knowledge. Overall, women preferring caesarean birth were multiparous (P<0.05), and were more likely to have had previous caesarean delivery (P<0.001), but there were otherwise no differences in age, parity, income, or education. However, most are still in favor of CS if it is necessary to protect their health or that of their infa...
Do women prefer caesarean sections? A qualitative evidence synthesis of their views and experiences
PLOS ONE, 2021
Background Caesarean sections (CS) continue to increase worldwide. Multiple and complex factors are contributing to the increase, including non-clinical factors related to individual women, families and their interactions with health providers. This global qualitative evidence synthesis explores women's preferences for mode of birth and factors underlying preferences for CS. Methods Systematic database searches (MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsycINFO) were conducted in December 2016 and updated in May 2019 and February 2021. Studies conducted across all resource settings were eligible for inclusion, except those from China and Taiwan which have been reported in a companion publication. Phenomena of interest were opinions, views and perspectives of women regarding preferences for mode of birth, attributes of CS, societal and cultural beliefs about modes of birth, and right to choose mode of birth. Thematic synthesis of data was conducted. Confidence in findings was assessed using GRADE-CERQual. Results We included 52 studies, from 28 countries, encompassing the views and perspectives of pregnant women, non-pregnant women, women with previous CS, postpartum women, and women's partners. Most of the studies were conducted in high-income countries and published between 2011 and 2021. Factors underlying women preferences for CS had to do mainly with strong fear of pain and injuries to the mother and child during labour or birth (High confidence), uncertainty
Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare, 2011
The aim of this study was to compare experiences and feelings during pregnancy and childbirth in women who preferred caesarean section during pregnancy and were delivered by a planned caesarean section, and women who preferred to give birth vaginally and actually had a spontaneous vaginal birth. Design: Longitudinal cohort study where 693 women participated, 420 of whom were multiparas. Methods: Data were collected from questionnaires distributed to women during pregnancy and two months postpartum in a Mid Sweden county. Results: Women who preferred and actually were delivered by caesarean section experienced a fear of childbirth to a higher degree as compared to women with a vaginal birth. Despite a fulfilled request, women who had a caesarean section were not pleased with the decision making process. In addition, women who had a caesarean section on request were less satisfied with antenatal care and had a more negative birth experience, which made them doubt whether they would have more children. Conclusions: This study shows that a fulfilled request on mode of birth does not guarantee a positive birth experience. Antenatal information of all aspects of a caesarean section is vital for women who consider caesarean section where no medical indication is present. More research is needed about the decision making process regarding caesarean section on maternal request. Childbirth related fear is a common reason to request a caesarean birth. More knowledge about how women reason about caesarean section is required, and treatment related to fear of birth needs to be developed.
Pregnant women's perception of cesarean section on demand
Journal of Perinatal Medicine, 2009
Aims: To assess pregnant women's awareness of and attitudes towards cesarean section (CS) on demand, as well as to identify specific target groups by focusing on differences dependant on the participants' background, parity and intended mode of delivery. Methods: The study was conducted at two centers during three months. German-speaking pregnant women were invited to answer an anonymous, structured questionnaire. We compared urban vs. rural, nulliparous vs. parous and women opting for a CS vs. denying this wish, with regard to awareness and attitudes towards CS on demand. Results: Ninety-two percent of the 201 participants were aware of the possibility to deliver by CS on demand. Their sources of information were mostly print media reports, television, or friends. Pain avoidance and missing the birth experience were the main reasons for and against CS on demand, respectively. For women opting for CS on demand, traumatically-experienced previous birth and the child's wel...
Women's perceptions of caesarean birth: a Roy international study
Nursing science quarterly, 2011
The purpose of this Roy adaptation model-based multi-site international mixed method study was to examine the relations of type of caesarean birth (unplanned/planned), number of caesarean births (primary/repeat), and preparation for caesarean birth to women's perceptions of and responses to caesarean birth. The sample included 488 women from the United States (n = 253), Finland (n = 213), and Australia (n = 22). Path analysis revealed direct effects for type of and preparation for caesarean birth on responses to caesarean birth, and an indirect effect for preparation on responses to caesarean birth through perception of birth the experience.
International journal of nursing, midwife and health related cases, 2022
There is often great joy at the birth of a healthy baby and a great tragedy at the demise of the mother and her baby, especially when the death was due to difficult labor at the refusal of cesarean section (CS) when the need is paramount. When healthcare workers give necessary support and care, it will influence birth experiences, but when the expectations are challenged, such as in the case of CS, there is great potential to experience birth in a negative and traumatic way. This study explored the lived experiences of women who have undergone CS in the teaching hospitals in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, with special reference to their experiences when labor started, immediately after surgery, and during puerperium. The study adopted a qualitative design. Nine (9) Focus Group Discussion (FGD) were conducted at the two (2) health facilities to collect data. FGD question guides were structured to elicit information by describing the events to identify variation in the responses given by the women. The data collected were transcribed using Nvivo analysis. During the discussions, five (5) themes were identified from their responses when labor started, four (4) themes were identified on their experiences on CS and four (4) themes were also identified on their lived experiences during puerperium. The participants mentioned anxiety and fear of losing their lives and that of their babies when they were informed of CS as the only option. It was concluded that detailed information and counselling of the pregnant woman, husband, or significant others on CS as a type of delivery will reduce the anxiety related to the procedure. Therefore, more enlightenment of the society is advocated to remove the myth and cultural/religious beliefs that surrounds CS which is a normal mode of delivery and reduce the negative criticisms often faced by women after the procedure.
Journal of Women's Health Care, 2017
Background: Most women who undergo Caesarean birth experience a feeling of resentment towards the physicians, profound disappointment at treatment expectation, and the loss of the happy moment of natural birth. So addressing women's views and concerns should be recognized as being integral to the decision making process. Objective: The objectives of this research were to investigate women's involvement with the decision of Caesarean Section and their degree of satisfaction about the decision, post-operative care and pain management. Methodology: This study was a descriptive-comparative in nature and was conducted at King Fahd Medical City, Women's Specialized Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2017. All women who underwent cesarean section during the study period either emergency or elective and agreed to participate were enrolled in the survey after signing written informed consent. They were given a questionnaire to be filled by them in their preferred language English or Arabic on day three post cesarean section before the discharge from the hospital. Data was collected by a questionnaire that has been designed by having a complete view from different researchers performed earlier. The questionnaire contains both types of questions, i.e. open and close ended. The data was analyzed using Fisher exact test to compare categorical variables and 2 sample t-tests to compare continuous variables. Consent was obtained. Main results: The total number of study population involved in this study was 200. Planned CS was performed for 91 (45%) while emergency CS was performed for 109 (54.5%). The only significant finding between indication of CS and satisfaction was maternal request (P-value 0.001). Regarding satisfaction of involvement in the decision; most of them were fairly satisfied 82 (41%), very satisfied 68 (34%), fairly unsatisfied 32 (16%), very unsatisfied 13 (6.5%) and no strong feelings 5 (2.5%). Most of them were anesthetized by epidural or spinal 162 (81.4%) and majority were given a choice of anesthesia 192 (96.0%). Those who were satisfied with their choice of anesthesia were 172 (88.7%). Most of them had enough information about recovering from CS 189 (94.5%), about 182 (91.5%) had enough help with recovering from CS. Regarding their feeling having had a Caesarean delivery most of them felt fair 63 (31.5%) and 71 (35.5%) felt excellent towards post-operative care, and 70 (35.0%) answered that they will definitely prefer a Caesarean delivery. When the pain score was assessed, the mean was 2.1, SD 1.7 (min 0-max 8). Conclusion and recommendations: The general satisfaction rate was found to be 96%. The level of satisfaction with the involvement of the respondents in decision-making was approximately 39.5%. The results of this study suggest that strategies are necessary to improve the quality of informational satisfaction.
Attitude of Antenatal Mothers Towards Caesarean Section Delivery
GLOBAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH ANALYSIS, 2020
Background: Globally the rate of caesarean section delivery has been increasing among women. The perceptions surrounding caesarean section delivery may have a significant role in the decision-making process which influenced by multiple complex factors like cultural values, beliefs and anticipations of the birth, possible traumatic events in life, available social support, and personal sense of control, are only a few. Aim: To compare the attitude towards caesarean section delivery between primigravid women and multigravid women with and without previous history of caesarean section delivery, and also to find the association of attitude of antenatal mothers with their selected demographic variables. Methodology: The descriptive study approach has been used in view of accomplishing the main objectives of the study. The tools consist of demographic profile along with structured attitude questionnaire. The subject consisted of 10 antenatal mothers and was selected by purposive sampling ...
Women’s Preferences of Method of Delivery and Influencing Factors
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal, 2013
Background: Currently, the rate of caesarean section has been substantially increased in developing and developed countries. To determine the factors causing such an increase, it is important to determine reasons for women to refuse vaginal delivery and preferring caesarean section. Objectives: To determine Turkish women's attitudes and basal knowledge regarding vaginal delivery and caesarean section, as well as factors causing women to prefer caesarean section even when a medical indication does not exist. Patients and Methods: This descriptive study consisted of 840 women, completing the questionnaire developed by the researchers. Results: Mean age rate of participants was 39.8 ± 11.8 years. The most significant reasons of vaginal delivery preferred by participants (n = 685) were determined to be healthy and swift recovery period after delivery, whereas those preferred by participants (n=155) for caesarean section were being safer for babies, easier than vaginal delivery and a less painful method. Higher educational status, pregnancy after infertility treatment and undergoing caesarean section for the last delivery were determined to be among important factors affecting to choose caesarean section. Conclusions: Information gained misleadingly and fears related to vaginal delivery were seen as factors affecting women's preferences for delivery. Thus, midwives are required to train both pregnant women during antenatal care and all women in society about methods of delivery and to give effective counseling.
The Opinions and Experiences of Obstetricians and Midwives About The Elective Caesarean Birth
Dokuz Eylul Universitesi Hemsirelik Fakultesi Elektronik Dergisi, 2014
Background: At the present time, the most frequent reason for the application of caesarean birth is the caesareans without medical indications (elective). Becoming a routine of caesarean application brings along various ethical discussions. Objectives: This cross-sectional descriptive study was planned to analyze the opinions and experiences of obstetricians and midwives about the elective caesarean birth. Methods: The samples of the research consisted 36 obstetricians and 84 midwives who accept to participate the study. Results: 100% of the obstetricians (elective=40.9%, medical indication=59.1%) and 48.7% of midwives (elective=47.4%, medical indication=52.6%) were determined to have experienced caesarean in their birth. 58.3% of the obstetricians and 39.3% of the midwives said they or their wives would choose elective caesarean birth if they were pregnant now. In both groups, the primer reason for the choice of elective caesarean births was "unwillingness and fear of dissertation/pain" among the obstetricians and midwives with 33.3% and 78.7% respectively. It was found that 54.8% of the midwives and 80.5% of the obstetricians partly or totally agreed with the idea of "caesarean is a birth type that is preferred by the obstetricians nowadays since it saves more time to health professionals"(p = .024). Conclusion: This study indicates that obstetricians and midwives are tendency to elective caesarean birth. It is thought that opinions and experiences of health professionals may be router choose the type of birth of families.