Table 2.
Completeness of information on caesarean section transmitted in articles published in Brazilian women’s magazines 1988-2008. Values are numbers (percentages)
| Indicator | Articles (n=118) |
|---|---|
| Articles without any medical fact* on caesarean section | 11 (9) |
| Articles that mention 1-2 medical facts on caesarean section | 35 (30) |
| Articles that mention ≥3 medical facts on caesarean section | 72 (61) |
| Specific scientific/objective information on caesarean section: | |
| Main maternal and fetal indications for caesarean section | 62 (53) |
| Need for/effects of anaesthesia for caesarean section | 61 (52) |
| Current caesarean section rates and statistics | 55 (47) |
| General maternal and perinatal risks of caesarean section | 50 (42) |
| WHO recommendations for caesarean section rate (15%) | 37 (31) |
| Duration of hospital stay for caesarean section | 22 (19) |
| Medical costs for caesarean section and vaginal delivery | 15 (13) |
*Any objective, scientific information on caesarean section that can be found in recognised reliable source.