Knowledge and attitude of antenatal attendees towards caesarean section in a University Teaching Hospital in Southern Nigeria.
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 6
Abstract
A skilled attendant at birth as well as comprehensive emergency obstetric care with caesarean section available to parturients in need has been advocated to reduce the appalling maternal mortality and morbidity prevalent in sub-saharan African. Even though caesarean section rates continue to rise around the world, its utilization in Africa remains low due to a strong aversion to this surgery. This study assesses the knowledge and attitude of pregnant women towards caesarean section in the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Nigeria. A structured questionnaire was administered to 297 consenting pregnant women. Data was analysed using Strata version 12. All the patients had knowledge of caesarean section. Two hundred and ten women (70.70%) would accept it as an option of delivery. Eighty seven (29.30%) patients would not accept the procedure under any circumstance.The place of residence (P< 0.024); mother’s level of education (P<0.00) and place of last delivery (P<0.00) were significantly associated with acceptance of caesarean section. Even though there was a high level of knowledge of caesarean section, despite the high educational level of the respondents a significant number still refused caesarean section as an option of delivery. There is a need for continuous education of antenatal patients on the role of caesarean section as an alternative to unsafe vaginal delivery in our environment. Doctors should play an active role in this education.
Authors and Affiliations
Ntiense Macaulay Utuk, Anyiekere Morgan Ekanem, Aniekan Monday Abasiattai
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