| dc.description.abstract | Cesarean Section (CS) is a common surgical procedure used in childbirth when vaginal
delivery poses risks to the mother or baby. The knowledge and attitudes of pregnant
mothers towards CS play a crucial role in determining their acceptance of this birthing
method. This study focuses on evaluating the knowledge and attitudes of individuals
engaged with social philosophies towards accepting CS among pregnant mothers in the
Pallepola division, Matale District, Sri Lanka. The study selected a sample size of 133
participants from the total population of 200 pregnant mothers using a stratified sampling
method to ensure representativeness across different subgroups. The data was collected
through well-structured questionnaires that were validated for accuracy and reliability. The
study found that the overall knowledge about CS among the participants was 57%, while
their attitude towards CS was 58%. Significantly, the acceptance level of CS was 54%.
The majority of respondents had heard of cesarean sections, and most of them learned
about them through neighbors, doctors, clinical consultations by midwives, and field
nurses in the division. Most mothers believed that cultural and religious philosophies had
minimal direct influence on the child birthing procedure. The majority of respondents had
some knowledge about CS, and their attitude and acceptance towards CS were relatively
positive. Recommendations based on the research findings include arranging further
health educational programs and social awareness initiatives led by community leaders to
improve healthcare procedure knowledge in the community. | en_US |
