PAKISTANI WOMEN'S OPINIONS ABOUT CESAREAN DELIVERY

Objective: This study encompasses the opinions of Pakistani females about the cesarean delivery and the factors which support their choice. Methods: The study was conducted at Maternity Hospitals in Allied Hospital, Faisalabad. A total of 423 females who were having their first cesarean were selected for the study. Subjects’ initial information was obtained through questions answers session. Chi square test and logistic regression methods were applied to ascertain the statistical relevance and evaluation of data. Results: The 13% women were in favor of cesarean delivery whereas 87% voted for vaginal delivery. Subjects were asked if they are willing to opt for cesarean delivery in future, 53% preferred cesarean delivery for the next time and 47% were in favor of vaginal delivery. Most of the females voted for the cesarean section delivery because of labor pain and fear associated with vaginal delivery. Conclusion: The study concluded that most of the Pakistani women consider the vaginal delivery as an ideal mode of delivery but willing to go for cesarean delivery due to labor pain and fear linked with vaginal delivery. Key Words: Cesarean delivery, Maternity, ideal delivery mode, satisfaction with Cesarean delivery