Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background: The aim of this study was to assess the opinions of medical students regarding C-sections at maternal request.Methods: A cross-sectional, observational, and descriptive study was conducted.A simple random sample of 150 medical students was selected halfway through their obstetrics rotation.A closed-ended survey was administered, collecting information on age, gender, and a fundamental question: "In the case of your own or your partner's pregnancy, which delivery method would you prefer: vaginal birth or C-section?".Those who chose C-section were asked to select the three main reasons for their decision from a predefined list of nine options.Chi-square statistical analysis was used to assess associations.Results: A total of 63% of the group favored C-section delivery on request, with a higher prevalence among female participants (58.9%).The three most common reasons for choosing a C-section were fear of labor pain, fear of episiotomy, and the desire to avoid pelvic floor disorders.Conclusions: Maternal-requested C-sections were more accepted among both genders, with a slightly higher preference observed in women.
Source: Medicina Universitaria
Language: English
Subfield: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4407399954