Table 3 Themes and sub-themes of the women and healthcare staffs’ perceptions on cesarean section
Theme | Sub-Theme | Frequency (women = 52, doctors = 26) |
|---|---|---|
1. Avoiding the negative experiences from vaginal birth | 1.1 Avoiding the pain of labor and childbirth | Pregnant women (18) Postpartum women (19) |
1.2 Avoiding uncertainty during the labor period | Pregnant women (9) Postpartum women (8) Admin (1) Obstetricians (2) Interns (3) | |
2. CS is a safer mode of birth | 2.1 CS guarantees the baby’s safety | Pregnant women (7) Postpartum women (5) Admin (3) Obstetricians (5) Interns (1) |
2.2 CS is a protective shield for doctors | Admin (5) Obstetricians (4) Interns (4) | |
3. CS facilitates time management | 3.1 Allowing me to decide on my baby’s destiny at an auspicious time | Pregnant women (6) Postpartum women (5) |
3.2 Facilitating my family’s management | Pregnant women (5) Postpartum women (5) | |
3.3 Enabling me to manage my work/time | Pregnant women (1) Postpartum women (3) Admin (7) Obstetricians (7) Interns (4) |