An Evaluation of the Factors That Influences Caesarean Section in F.C.T Hospitals, Nigeria

Abstract

Methods: Multi answered questions were asked various groups of respondents covering 8,040 consisting of the Obstetricians, Gynaecologist, Nurses and Patients. Simple tables, percentages, histograms, statistical analysis packages and pie charts were used for analyzing the data. Results: The results show that the factors that influence Caesarean section are more of medical coupled with the choice of the patients for Caesarean section based on location, prestige, financial capability, facilities available at the centre, specialists available, safety, security and the confidentiality the patient has. In the evaluation, medical causes and emergency are ranked as the top most factors influencing Caesarean section. This is followed by prestige, age and late delivery. There are two types of Caesarean sections; namely emergency and elective CS with emergency CS ranked first. Conclusions: Caesarean section even though quick, good and satisfactory, is not medically advisable as the first option for child delivery. Normal child delivery is encouraged if the patient’s pelvis is matured. It is therefore recommended that there should be more education on general child delivery especially Caesarean sections.