Attitude and Practices towards caesarean section delivery among pregnant mothers at Apac general hospital, Apac District. A cross-sectional study.

Authors

  • Maurine Ruth Omuno FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
  • George Kakoma Akacha. FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
  • Ronald Awoi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70572/agp.v2i7.67

Keywords:

Cesarean delivery, Maternal attitude, Apac General Hospital

Abstract

Attitude and Practices towards caesarean section delivery among pregnant mothers at Apac general hospital, Apac District. A cross-sectional study.

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2025-07-02

How to Cite

Omuno, M. R., Akacha., G. K., & Awoi , R. (2025). Attitude and Practices towards caesarean section delivery among pregnant mothers at Apac general hospital, Apac District. A cross-sectional study. AfroGlobal Perspectives, 2(7), 10. https://doi.org/10.70572/agp.v2i7.67

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