Attitude towards Natural Childbirth Vs Cesarean Section between Health and Non-Health Care Professional Students
- Author Irin Anitha.M
- Co-Author Vijayalakshmi.K, Sasikala. D, Dhanalakshmi. V
- DOI https://ww
- Country : India
- Subject : Nursing
Keywords : Natural childbirth, Cesarean Section, Health and non-health care professional students
Abstract
Childbirth is a natural phenomenon and it has a significant impact on people’s perception and attitude towards labor, coping mechanisms and related behavior. Childbirth can be a critical and sometimes painful experience for women. Cesarean section is only recommended when the life of mother or fetus is at risk. Individual’s views and attitude significantly influences the choice of delivery. This study was conducted to assess the attitude towards natural childbirth vs cesarean Section. Methods: A survey approach and comparative research design was used to conduct the study. 100 students (50 health care professional and 50 non-health care professional students were selected using systematic random Sampling technique. Data was collected using background variable proforma and attitude scales on natural childbirth and cesarean section through self-administration method. Results: The study findings revealed that majority of the health and non-health care professional students had positive attitude towards natural childbirth (68% and 76%), most of them had neutral attitude towards cesarean Section (86%and 98%) among health care professional and non-health care professional students respectively.
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