Objective: This study explores the opinions of the Turkish women about cesarean delivery and the reasons
and factors affecting their preference for it.
Methods: This is a descriptive study conducted at Maternity Hospitals in Yozgat, Turkey. A total of 423
women who were on the first cesarean day participated in the study. Data were collected through a
questionnaire form administered in the form of a face-to-face interview. Pearson Chi-Square test and
logistic regression analyses were used for the statistical analyses.
Results: The findings of the study revealed that 13 percent of the participating women reported that the
ideal mode of delivery was cesarean delivery while a great majority (87%) opted for vaginal delivery. About
53% of them stated that they would prefer cesarean section for their next delivery while 47% reported that
they would choose vaginal delivery. It was observed that 72.1% of participants were satisfied with cesarean
delivery; 44.4% of the women were found to prefer cesarean delivery due to labor pain and fear.
Conclusion: It was determined that nearly half of the women preferred cesarean delivery due to labor pain
and fear despite the fact that they believe that the ideal mode of delivery is vaginal delivery.