Primigravida Mothers’ Knowledge and Attitude Towards Vaginal Delivery and Caesarean Section
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Abstract
Background: Pregnancy is considered a normal physiological phenomenon. In addition, normal vaginal delivery is well-defined as the natural and spontaneous method of labour. Though, primigravida mothers might have anxiety towards mode of delivery. This study aims to assess the primigravida mothers’ knowledge and attitude towards vaginal delivery (VD) and caesarean section (CS).
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study design. Three hundred primigravida mothers were recruited using non-probability, purposive sampling between January and February 2022. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaires on knowledge and attitude towards VD and CS. Data was analyzed using the SSPS version 22 for descriptive and inferential analysis.
Results: The majority of the participants in this study have fair knowledge and positive attitude towards both VD. A significant correlation was found between knowledge and attitude towards VD among primigravida mothers.
Conclusion: The study revealed that although more than half of primigravida mothers have average knowledge and positive attitude towards both VD, health education to enhance primigravida mothers to recognize the risks and benefits of different modes of delivery is necessary.