22.Emotive Elements before Elective Obstetric Surgery from Patient Standpoint: A Comparative Study
Bushra Zulfiqar, Kausar Parveen and Shagufta Perveen
ABSTRACT
Objective: To observe the emotional state of the pregnant women while making the choice of veginal birth or elective caesarean section cesarean section.
Study Design: Cross sectional study
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Gyne and Obs, Al-Tibri Medical College and Hospital, Karachi between the duration of November 2020 to April 2021.
Materials and Methods: A total of 100 pregnant women were included in this study and the all the patient were providing with survey questioner with self-explanatory and open ended questions 42 responses were received including 30 male and 12 female nursing students. A survey of 28 close- and open ended questions was developed after extensive literature review.
Results: Among 100 patients average 45.86% experienced difficulties during house work, TV watching and other activities after surgery. Average 72.67% of the total 100 patients were furious of the surgery and responses, majority of students were male 71% and 29% were afraid of losing fetus, uterus and death. Only 33.33% female were expressive regarding their feared and reservation regarding the surgery. 68%, 36% and 10% observed to be distressed, sad and happy respectively.
Conclusion: It has been observed that the most the pregnant women have very odd fear while and most the patient were very distress and doubtful for the procedure outcomes. Very few were relaxed and happy.
Key Words: Elective surgery, caesarean section, vaginal birth, pregnant.
Citation of article: Zulfiqar B, Parveen K, Perveen S. Emotive Elements before Elective Obstetric Surgery from Patient Standpoint: A Comparative Study. Med Forum 2021;32(8):96-98.