Perception and Acceptance of Caesarean Section by Religious Women of Reproductive Age Group in Bayelsa State

Agbonson; P O; Nwakile; P C; Ebiye

doi:10.56201/ijhpr.vol.10.no9.2025.pg55.69

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Perception and Acceptance of Caesarean Section by Religious Women of Reproductive Age Group in Bayelsa State

Agbonson, P O, Nwakile, P C, Ebiye, S

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This study explores the perceptions and acceptance of caesarean sections among reproductiveage women in Bayelsa State, Nigeria, with a focus on religious influences. Key findings include: Demographics: 71.8% married, 37% aged 21-29, 100% Christian (51.4% Pentecostal), and 76% with tertiary education, Childbirth experiences: 80.5% had given birth, with 63.6% vaginal deliveries and 20.9% caesarean sections, awareness and knowledge: 86.7% aware of caesarean sections, but 34.5% lacked knowledge on indications, and 40.1% and 29.1% had poor knowledge on procedure and recovery, respectively, attitudes: 25.1% willing to undergo CS when medically indicated, 53.7% open to discussing with religious leaders, and 56.2% inclined to follow their advice. The study highlights the need for targeted health education and the potential influence of religious leaders on maternal healthcare decisions, providing valuable insights for tailored interventions.

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Caesarean Section; Perception; Religious Women and Maternal Healthcare

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Perception and Acceptance of Caesarean Section by Religious Women of Reproductive Age Group in Bayelsa State

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