Pregnant Nigerian women’s view of cesarean section

摘要: Objective: Cesarean section (C/S) is still being perceived as an abnormal means of delivery by many antenatal women in Nigeria. This study aims to determine the perceptions clients southeastern Nigeria on C/S. Materials and Methods: The was conducted using a structured questionnaire administered 300 consenting pregnant attending clinic. data were analyzed presented simple frequency table. Results: average C/S rate hospital 16.6%. Only 4 (1.4%) viewed very good elected undergo Thirty-four (12.3%) considered bad would reluctantly procedure. Two hundred twenty-five (81.2%) accept if their life or that fetus great danger. Conclusion: affirms previous suspicion significant proportion are averse negative cultural perception people reinforced this aversion.