Study of maternal satisfaction and associated factors toward spinal anesthesia for cesarean section: a cross-sectional study

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Abstract Background Maternal satisfaction during a cesarean section is an important indicator for measuring the quality of obstetric anesthesia. This study aimed to determine the level of mothers’ satisfaction with spinal anesthesia for a cesarean section. Methods A cross-sectional study, conducted on a sample of the Syrian community, including 120 participants, between 5/29/2023 and 10/31/2023. A questionnaire prepared by the supervisor was used. The internal consistency measure was very good (Cronbach-α = 0.946), and included questions about (age, educational level, obstetric history, medical and surgical history...) and a measure of maternal satisfaction with spinal anesthesia (It consists of six topics) Results The ages of participants ranged between 21–50 years, with an average age of 30.25. The education level of the largest percentage of participants was university (71.7%). All participants were married (100%). More than half of the participants were parous (65.8%). Only (25%) of the participants experienced pain during surgery. Only (20%) of them suffered from nausea and vomiting postoperatively. Their satisfaction with spinal anesthesia for caesarean section was 60%. In general, the satisfaction rate regarding future spinal anesthesia procedure was (49.3%). Conclusion Overall maternal satisfaction can be considered acceptable, but preoperative evaluation and postoperative care are somewhat low. The relationship between the anesthesiologist and the patient and the doctor's attention during the surgical procedure were good. Explaining the benefits and risks of anesthesia techniques to patients, as well as taking their opinion into account, is very important when determining the type of anesthesia.