Attitude and perception of pregnant women attending antenatal care towards caesarean section delivery at Mukono Church of Uganda hospital. A cross sectional study.

Abstract

Background

Caesarean section (CS) delivery address complications during childbirth and ensure the safety of both mother and child. Despite its medical significance, attitudes and perceptions towards CS among pregnant women can greatly influence their acceptance and decision-making processes regarding this procedure. Therefore, this study seeks to assess the attitude and perception of pregnant women attending antenatal care towards caesarean section delivery at Mukono Church of Uganda hospital.

Methodology

The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional study design in which 30 respondents were selected. Quantitative data was collected for assessing the knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women towards CS. This study design was selected because it would assist in the easy collection of the required data for the study within the appropriate time.

Results

On the mother’s attitude, the study showed that the majority (60%) of the pregnant women felt bad about CS delivery because they prefer normal deliveries and they felt that women who deliver by caesarean section miss an opportunity to have a natural birth. 

Conclusion

On the attitude, mothers were still not convinced that the CS was not a dangerous birth delivery even if indicated. However, mothers had a positive perception about caesarean section delivery.

Recommendation

The ministry should encourage all health workers to identify risk mothers early enough during antenatal care visits as this will reduce such risks and mothers will be well prepared.