Hamzah, Shazwani
(2016)
Knowledge and attitude towards
vaginal delivery and cesarean section
among primigravida in Hospital
Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Project Report.
Universiti Sains Malaysia.
(Submitted)
Abstract
As first time mother, primigravida might have different knowledge and attitude towards
vaginal delivery (VD) and cesarean section (CS). A cross sectional study was carried out to
assess knowledge and attitude towards VD and CS among primigravida in Hospital USM.
A total of 105 primigravida attending antenatal visit in teaching hospital completed selfadministered
questionnaires. Sampling was done using non-probability purposive sampling
technique. Data was analyzed using the software package SSPS version 22. Statistical
significance was considered at p value <0.005. This study found that majority of the
participants have good knowledge towards VD and CS (51.4%, n=54). Chi Square test
showed a significant association between monthly household income with level of
knowledge towards VD and CS among primigravida (p=0.022). This study found no
association between other socio-demographic characteristics (age, highest education level
and occupational status) with knowledge on VD and CS. For attitude towards VD and CS,
the current study found no association with socio-demographic characteristics (age,
monthly household income, highest education level and occupational status). Chi Square
test showed a significant association between the level of knowledge and attitude towards
VD (p=0.025). In conclusion, the study findings show a need for educating pregnant
women, especially among primigravida about the pros and cons of different modes of
delivery to maternal and perinatal health.
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