"MATERNAL PERCEPTIONS OF SPINAL ANESTHESIA FOR CESAREAN SECTION: A SATISFACTION STUDY"

Abstract

Background: The use of spinal anesthesia for cesarean section (CS) has significantly increased all over India. Given this trend, there is a need to assess patient satisfaction with spinal anesthesia as an indicator of the quality of reproductive healthcare. 
Methodology: This was a prospective observational study conducted in a tertiary care Centre, included parturients in ASA classes II who underwent elective cesarean sections under spinal anesthesia. Patient satisfaction was assessed using a three-point Likert scale. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS software version 22, with a statistical significance level set at p < 0.05.