ArticleSAGE open medicine2023
Belief towards caesarean section: A community based study of male partners in Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
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- Prevalence and determinants of cesarean section delivery among Somali women: a multivariable analysis of a nationally representative survey.Global health action · 2026Article
- Attitude and subjective norms as predictors of intention of married men and women to accept caesarean section delivery in Lagos, Nigeria.Reproductive health · 2026Article
- Development and validation of the Prejudice about Cesarean Birth Scale (PCBS) in a Turkish sample: a methodological study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Article
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Abstract
Introduction: Caesarean section is a surgical procedure used in delivering a baby by incising the abdomen and uterus of the mother. In a typical Nigerian culture, it is seen as a method to deliver a baby when the mother is not strong. Based on this premise, most men show a very negative attitude towards the procedure. This negative attitude may translate to a belief which might not be wholesome. Objectives: To assess the belief of male partners towards caesarean section. Methods: A sample of 400 male partners was investigated. The instrument used for data collection was a 22-item valid and reliable (α = 0.98) questionnaire developed by the researchers. The questionnaire was administered to the participants on face-to-face approach. Data were analysed using percentages, mean, standard deviation, analysis of variance, Results: Results data showed that the male partners studied had negative beliefs towards caesarean section. Significant differences existed in the belief of the respondents towards caesarean section as it relates to their age, level of education, occupation, religion and location of residence ( Conclusion: The male partners have negative belief towards caesarean section and the personal characteristics of the subjects predicted their belief towards the subject matter. The existing phenomenon can be changed through health campaigns and education using healthcare workers and health educators.
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