Few fathers-to-be prefer caesarean section for the birth of their baby.
The objective of this study was to investigate prospective fathers' preferences for caesarean section and associated factors. Data were collected by means of a questionnaire given in mid-pregnancy to 1105 fathers-to-be in northern Sweden. In total, 6.4% of fathers preferred a caesarean section. The factors associated with a preference for caesarean section were a wish to plan the date of the baby's birth [prevalence ratio (PR) 6.0], a previous negative birth experience (PR 8.6) and previous experience of a caesarean section (PR 5.7).
Johansson
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Department of Health Sciences, Mid Sweden University, Sundsvall, Sweden. margareta.johansson@miun.se
Rådestad
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Rubertsson
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Karlström
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Hildingsson
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D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D002585:Cesarean Section / Q000523:psychology*; D005220:Fathers / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D011247:Pregnancy; D012044:Regression Analysis; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires