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Determinants of primigravida preference Regarding Mode of Delivery

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Last updated: 05 Jan 2025

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Maternal and New-born Health Nursing.

Abstract

The rate of cesarean section (CS) has considerably increased in both developed and developing countries, despite it being recommended for medical indications. Aim: To assess the determinants of primigravida preference regarding mode of delivery. Design: Descriptive design was used in this study. Setting: The study was conducted at antenatal care clinic affiliated to Beni-sueif University Hospital, Egypt. Sample: Purposive sample of 100 primigravid women.Tools: two tools were used; Tool (I): Structured interviewing questionnaire, Tool (II): Determinants of delivery mode questionnaire. Result: Around 50% of primigravida, in the age range of 20 to 25 years, expressed their preferences for the mode of delivery. Among these women, more than two-thirds preferred cesarean section (CS), while nearly one-third preferred vaginal delivery (VD). The majority of primigravida who did not prefer VD cited reasons such as fear of experiencing severe pain during childbirth, anxiety about the possibility of vaginal opening expansion or tearing, and fear of undergoing an episiotomy. Almost primigravida who chose CS mentioned reasons such as not wanting to wait for the onset of labor pain,usage of analgesics during CS, and the perception that CS is less painful. Conclusion: Primigravida overwhelmingly preferred (CS) as their mode of delivery. Several determinants had a positive impact on their preference for CS over (VD), the desire to avoid the intense pain with labor, fear of episiotomy, anxiety about vaginal tearing; influenced primigravida's preference for CS over VD. Recommendations: Development of educational programs to increase the primigravida awareness, knowledge and practices regarding both mode of delivery.

DOI

10.21608/hijnrp.2024.291476.1167

Keywords

determinants, Primigravida, Mode of delivery

Authors

First Name

Rasha

Last Name

Kamel

MiddleName

Abd-Elkhalek

Affiliation

Maternal and newborn health nursing, faculty of nursing,helwan university, Egypt

Email

rasha.abdel.mg452023@nursing.helwan.edu.eg

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Beni suef

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Volume

3

Article Issue

7

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50397

Issue Date

2024-09-01

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2024-05-21

Publish Date

2024-09-01

Page Start

275

Page End

292

Print ISSN

2735-5799

Online ISSN

2786-0183

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Scientific Research Periodical

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1,926

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Publication Title

Helwan International Journal for Nursing Research and Practice

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https://hijnrp.journals.ekb.eg/

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Determinants of primigravida preference Regarding Mode of Delivery

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Created At

28 Dec 2024