Caesarean section by choice could fulfil the inverse care law

We have assessed knowledge about caesarean sections in a group of North Staffordshire Hospital professionals and patients. Those who were more interested in having a caesarean section without medical indication were the nulliparous health professionals, the majority of whom thought they should be ab...

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Published in:European journal of obstetrics & gynecology and reproductive biology 2001-07, Vol.97 (1), p.20-22
Main Authors: Johanson, Richard B, El-Timini, Sarah, Rigby, Claire, Young, Peter, Jones, Peter
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attitude of Health Personnel
Biological and medical sciences
Caesarean section
Cesarean Section - adverse effects
Cesarean Section - economics
Delivery. Postpartum. Lactation
Elective Surgical Procedures
Female
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Health Personnel
Humans
Medical sciences
Nulliparous health professionals
Obstetrical techniques
Options
Parity
Patient Satisfaction
Pregnancy
Risk Assessment
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:We have assessed knowledge about caesarean sections in a group of North Staffordshire Hospital professionals and patients. Those who were more interested in having a caesarean section without medical indication were the nulliparous health professionals, the majority of whom thought they should be able to choose this option. Paradoxically, this was also the group who were most likely to consider that caesarean section is more expensive and dangerous. The explanation may be that they also felt it to be an easier, less painful and more convenient option.
ISSN:0301-2115
1872-7654
DOI:10.1016/S0301-2115(01)00424-9