Risk Factors Responsible for Caesarea Section among Pregnant Women Attending Imo State Specialist Hospital Umuguma, Owerri West Local Government Area, Imo State, Nigeria

Abstract

The study investigated the risk factors responsible for caesarean section among 100 pregnant women attending Umuguma Specialist Hospital in Owerri West Local Government Area, Imo State, Nigeria. Respondents were selected using both purposive random sampling technique and simple random sampling technique. The reliability index of the questionnaires (0.88) was calculated using the Cronbach Alpha. The data collected were analyzed using Spearman Rank Order Correlation Coefficient and IBM-SPSS (Version 21) software.. The findings revealed weak positive and significant correlation (r = 0.475; p 0.000) between pre-existing medical factors and the decision for a Caesarean section. There was a strong positive and significant correlation (r = 0.707; p 0.000) between socioeconomic factors and likelihood of undergoing a caesarean section. Health equity should be emphasized to ensure that all women have equal opportunities for informed choices regarding their delivery options.