TITLE: Assessment of nurses knowledge regarding the management of cesarean section at a 250-bedded district hospital, Chapai Nawabganj, Bangladesh
AUTHORS:
Mst. Israt Jahan1, Al Araf Siddique2, Md. Arshad3, Md. Al Amin4, Md. Omar Ali5, Md. Tanjilur Rahman Abid6, Md. Ismail Haque7*
Page: 104-121 Vol: 21 Issue: 03 Year: 2026
ABSTRACT
This descriptive cross-sectional study was undertaken to assess nurses’ knowledge concerning caesarean section management at the District Hospital, Chapai Nawabganj. A purposive sampling approach was used, and 70 nurses fulfilling the inclusion criteria participated in the study. Information was obtained through a demographic questionnaire and a Knowledge on Management of Cesarean Section Questionnaire prepared from the relevant literature. The findings indicated a moderate overall level of knowledge, with a total score of 11.00. The mean score for knowledge related to caesarean-section symptoms was 3.58; 80% of respondents recognized full-term pregnancy without pain and 78.6% identified increased vaginal bleeding. Knowledge concerning reasons for caesarean section also had a mean score of 3.58, with 90% recognizing fetal distress. The mean score for caesarean management was 3.46; 71.43% reported monitoring intake and output every four hours, while 80% supported keeping patients nothing by mouth six hours after C-section. Although most nurses demonstrated adequate knowledge, some areas of insufficient understanding remained. Pearson’s correlation indicated moderate positive significant associations between knowledge and education (r = .35, p < .01) and between knowledge and income (r = .32, p < .01). The findings support the need for health education and training programs to strengthen nurses’ knowledge and awareness of factors associated with caesarean section.
Keywords:
Caesarean Section, Nurse Knowledge, Management, Maternal Health, Bangladesh
Received: 16 August 2026
Accepted: 23 October 2026
Published: 11 November 2026