SOCIOLOGICAL PERCEPTION OF FEMALE PREFERENCES OF CESAREAN SECTION IN SELECTED AREAS IN ILORIN METROPOLIS
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2017
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Journal of Health and Social Issues (JOHESI), Department of Sociology, Faculty of The Social Sciences, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti (EKSU)
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Caesarean section has been part of human culture since ancient times and there are tales in both Western and Non-Western cultures of this procedure resulting in life of mothers and offspring. Yet, the early history of caesarean section remains shrouded in myth and is of dubious accuracy. Even the origin of caesarean has apparently been distorted over time. In fact, caesarean sections are not without complications and consequences such as: maternal risks in short term include haemorrhage, infection, ileus, pulmonary embolism, and Mendelson's syndrome. There is evidence suggesting decrease fecundity, increased risk of ectopic pregnancy, placenta praevia, and worst infant outcome in subsequent pregnancies, although the effect on non-productive health is unclear and contradictory. This is among the reason why this research work deemed it necessary to investigate the socio-cultural perception and female preference of Caesarean section in Ilorin metropolis. The data were obtained from a list of 160 random people selected in four areas of Ilorin Metropolis. The study further discovered that, there is relationship between age and the level of caesarean section and there is relationship between educational qualification and the level of caesarean section. The study concluded that emergency obstetrics care, including caesarean section is seen as a key factors in reduction of maternal maternity in low and middle income settings but it is essential that services are available, affordable and accessible. Hence, the study recommends the need for information on what caesarean section is and what it is not, especially for women who are categorically unable to have a vaginal delivery so as to redress negative perceptions and enhance acceptance by communities. This would invariably be one way in which medical providers can address the socio-cultural experience of illness as well as diseases.
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Perception, culture, Caesarean Section, Medical Providers
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