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Gunn, J.K.L., Ehiri, J.E., Jacobs, E.T., Ernst, K.C., Pettygrove, S., Center, K.E., et al. (2017) Prevalence of Caesarean Sections in Enugu, Southeast Nigeria: Analysis of the Data from the Healthy Beginning Initiative. PLoS ONE, 12, e0174369.
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0174369

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• TITLE: Perception of Caesarean Section among Pregnant Women in a Rural Missionary Hospital

  AUTHORS: P. O. Ezeonu, K. C. Ekwedigwe, M. E. Isikhuemen, M. O. Eliboh, R. C. Onoh, L. O. Lawani, L. O. Ajah, E. I. Dimejesi

  KEYWORDS: Perception, Caesarean Section, Rural Hospital

  JOURNAL NAME: Advances in Reproductive Sciences, Vol.5 No.3, August 21, 2017

  ABSTRACT: Introduction: Caesarean section is the delivery of a foetus through an incision made on the uterus. It is useful in situations where vaginal delivery is not feasible. Women in our setting usually see it as a reproductive failure and a sign of weakness. Our aim was to evaluate the perception of caesarean section among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in a rural missionary hospital. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study conducted at Mile 4 missionary hospital, Abakaliki among women attending routine antenatal clinic. Information was obtained from respondents with the aid of a questionnaire. Ethical clearance was obtained for the study. Data was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21. Results: A total of 209 pregnant women participated in this study. Their age ranged from 14 to 43 with a mean age of 27 ± 5 years. One hundred and seventy two women (82.3%) have heard of caesarean section in the past. Eighteen (8.6%) have had caesarean section in the past while 5 were not willing to undergo the procedure again. Sixty (28.7%) are not willing to undergo caesarean section even when it is indicated. Conclusion: Despite awareness of caesarean section, women do not appear to have a positive attitude towards the procedure.