Awareness of scar management post lower segment caesarean section - A survey

IF 1.2 Q3 REHABILITATION

JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES Pub Date : 2025-01-30 DOI:10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.01.054

Ruturaj Shete , Dishti Solanki , Surayya Deshmukh , Siddhi Tripathi , AasiniRiya Shetty

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Abstract

Objective

Unhealed caesarean section scars accompany risks of complications which can lead to morbidity, mortality, and complications in future pregnancies. Thorough knowledge of scar healing and management strategies in females undergoing caesarean section is of utmost importance. Our study aims to study the level of awareness of scar healing, management, and scar precaution in females undergoing C-sections.

Methodology

330 females who underwent C-sections from 2019to to 2021 were included. A self-administered validated questionnaire translated into regional languages was used. The questionnaire assessed level of awareness in 3 domains-scar healing, scar management, and scar precautions.

Results

59% of females were aware of scar management strategies. 52% of females gained knowledge concerning scar healing, management, and precaution through relatives and friends; followed by 35% by gynaecologists/medical camps.

Multigravida females were more aware of domains of scar healing and management strategies, whereas primigravida were more aware of precautions concerning caesarean scar.

Conclusion

Awareness regarding overall scar management will aid in coping with physical stressors postpartum and its complications. Awareness programs should be initiated by health-care professionals to increase awareness among females undergoing C-sections. Primigravida's should be enlightened regarding scar healing and treatment strategies while multigravida should be explained thoroughly regarding scar precautions.

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JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES REHABILITATION-

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2.80

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133

审稿时长

321 days

期刊介绍： The Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies brings you the latest therapeutic techniques and current professional debate. Publishing highly illustrated articles on a wide range of subjects this journal is immediately relevant to everyday clinical practice in private, community and primary health care settings. Techiques featured include: • Physical Therapy • Osteopathy • Chiropractic • Massage Therapy • Structural Integration • Feldenkrais • Yoga Therapy • Dance • Physiotherapy • Pilates • Alexander Technique • Shiatsu and Tuina