KNOWLEDGE OF CAESAREAN SECTION DELIVERY AMONG PREGNANT MOTHERS AT APAC GENERAL HOSPITAL, APAC DISTRICT. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.
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https://doi.org/10.70572/agp.v1i12.9Keywords:
Pregnant mothers, Apac General Hospital, Apac District, Birth delivery methods, Knowledge of Caesarean sectionAbstract
Background
Cesarean section is a surgical procedure that involves incisions made through a mother’s abdomen and uterus to deliver one or more babies or to remove a dead fetus. The increased knowledge about cesarean section among mothers has been instrumental in the rise of cesarean section rates. This study aimed to assess the level of expertise towards Caesarean Section delivery among pregnant mothers at Apac General Hospital, Apac district.
Methodology
A descriptive cross-sectional design involved 32 pregnant mothers selected using a simple random sampling technique. Data was collected using structured questionnaires and results were analyzed using SPSS version 25 and presented in tables, graphs, and pie charts.
Results
16(50%) of the respondents were aged 20 – 29 years, the majority of the respondents 17(53.1%) had primary education and 15(46.9%) were para. On knowledge, it was revealed that; 32(100%) had heard about cesarean delivery, 24(75%) defined cesarean section as a surgical incision made through the uterus, 27(84.3%) mentioned that proper hygiene is recommended after cesarean section, 21(62.6%) knew damage to intestinal organs as a complication of cesarean section and 16(50%) had received information from the media.
Conclusion
Mothers had moderate knowledge because they had never received information about cesarean sections from the media. They knew the meaning of C/S and recommended hygiene after a cesarean section. However, they had limited knowledge about the necessary preparations needed for a cesarean section.
Recommendations
Ministry of Health should sensitize the public that the cesarean section procedure is one of the options for delivery and is offered at free cost at all public facilities.
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