Table 3 Perceptions of mothers that underwent primary CS
Variable | N (%) Total = 177 |
|---|---|
Perceptions | |
 Preferred route of birth | |
  Vaginal birth | 169 (95) |
  CS | 6 (3) |
  Either one | 2 (2) |
 Reason for agreeing to undergo a CS | |
  Previous negative birth experience with vaginal birth | 1 (1) |
  I wanted a CS | 7(4) |
  I was in pain | 11 (6) |
  It was the only option | 153 (86) |
  Other | 5 (3) |
 Thoughts about CS as a mode of delivery | |
  It’s not good | 9 (5) |
  It’s scary | 47 (27) |
  It’s good | 97 (55) |
  Other | 24 (14) |
 Reasons why CS is offered to patients | |
  Safety of mother | 1 (1) |
  Safety of child | 4 (2) |
  Safety of both | 170 (96) |
  No idea | 1 (1) |
 How women who undergo CS are viewed by others | |
  Fragile | 9 (5) |
  No idea | 20 (11) |
  Normal | 22 (12) |
  Weak | 93 (53) |
  Other | 33 (19) |