Partners experiences of caesarean deliveries in the operating room - 29/11/24
Highlights |
• | Partners were satisfied to be on the operating room for a cesarean section regardless of the type of caesarean. |
Abstract |
Objective |
: To describe the experiences of partners accompanying pregnant women during a caesarean section and to identify factors which influence the experiences.
Methods |
: It is a prospective, single-center, observational study which included all partners of women who underwent a planned or an unplanned caesarean section in a maternity hospital during a two months period (1st November 2020 – 1st January 2021). The outcome was evaluated by a standardized questionnaire: the first-time father questionnaire (FTFQ) (1). Univariate and multivariate analyses were carried out to evaluate the factors associated with the results of the FTFQ.
Results |
: A total of 100 partners were included in the study. Partners were generally satisfied with their attendance at the caesarean section, with 91% claiming a good experience of it and expressed a willingness to repeat the experience. The partners were satisfied with the support provided by the medical team and with their accompaniment (79%). Most partners were reassured and guided by health professionals when necessary (61%). Nevertheless, partner anxiety was common (50%) throughout the procedure. Only one factor was significantly associated with a decreased partner satisfaction: transfer of the newborn to the intensive care or neonatology unit (p=0.04).
Conclusion |
: Almost all partners were satisfied to be in the operating room for a cesarean section regardless of the type of caesarean (planned and unplanned). Partner satisfaction should be considered by maternity staff as a relevant factor in their decision to accept or refuse the partner's presence in the operating room during the cesarean section.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Caesarean section, Partner, Experience, Perinatal care, Obstetric
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