Women's Knowledge and Attitudes regarding Cesarean Section Deliveries

Document Type : Original Article

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1 1Nursing specialist at Tanta Technical Health Institution, Tanta University, Egypt. 2Master student at Maternal and Neonatal Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt

2 Professor of Maternal and Neonatal Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt

3 Assistant Professor of Maternal and Neonatal Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt.

4 Lecturer of Maternal and Neonatal Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Egyptt

Abstract

Background: Cesarean Section (CS) involving abdominal and uterine incisions after 28 weeks is increasingly common worldwide despite higher maternal risks compared to vaginal delivery. Aim: to assess women�s knowledge and attitudes toward cesarean section deliveries. Design: The study design was descriptive. Subjects and Method: The study was carried out at the postpartum units of Tanta University Hospitals, El-Menshawy General Hospital, and El-Mabara Hospital. A purposive sample of 300 post-cesarean section women were involved. Two tools were utilized for data collection. Tool (I): Women's knowledge regarding cesarean section deliveries: It consists of three parts: Part (1): Socio-demographic characteristics. Part (2): Obstetric profile. Part (3): Women�s knowledge regarding cesarean section deliveries. Tool (II): Women's attitudes toward cesarean section deliveries. Results: The majority of women (91%) had a low level of knowledge regarding cesarean section, while, less than three quarters (74.0%) of them had positive attitudes. A significant relationship with negative correlation was observed between total attitudes and knowledge scores (r= -0.038, p < 0.001). Conclusion: Women exhibited poor knowledge and positive attitudes regarding cesarean section deliveries. Recommendations: Implementing structured, mandatory second opinion from senior obstetrician concerning cesarean section indication as well as applying evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for cesarean sectionien

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  • Receive Date: 04 August 2025
  • Accept Date: 04 August 2025

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