Family-centered perinatal care has become an integral component of modern obstetric practice, emphasizing emotional support and shared parental experiences during childbirth. The presence of an additional individual in the operating room may influence workflow dynamics, potentially introducing distractions or compromising adherence to sterile protocols. These factors could theoretically affect anesthesia administration, surgical timing, and perioperative safety. Conversely, emotional support from the husband may reduce maternal anxiety, improve overall experience, and indirectly influence physiological responses during surgery.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
100
Husbands will be allowed to attend the cesarean section procedure, providing emotional support to their partners.
Husbands will not be permitted to attend the cesarean section procedure
medical research institute , Alexandrria university
Alexandria, Egypt
Anesthesia Administration
we will assess the efficiency and accuracy of anesthesia administration during cesarean sections with husband attendance. Measure factors such as induction time in minutes.
Time frame: intraoperative period
Surgical Delays
we will evaluate whether the presence of the husband during the procedure affects the surgical workflow or leads to any delays in anesthesia delivery or surgical start times in minutes.
Time frame: intraoperative period
Complications
we will examine the occurrence of anesthesia-related complications, such as hypotension, hypoxia, or allergic reactions, and determine if there is any association with the presence of the husband in the operating room.
Time frame: intraoperative period
Sterility and Infection Control
we will assess whether the presence of the husband compromises the sterile environment required for safe anesthesia administration during cesarean sections. Measure infection rates or instances of breaches in sterile technique
Time frame: perioperative period
Patient Satisfaction
we will Gauge the satisfaction levels of mothers who had their husbands present during cesarean section a validated Likert scale questionnaire immediately after the procedure Satisfaction Scale 1. = Very Dissatisfied 2. = Dissatisfied 3. = Neutral 4. = Satisfied 5. = Very Satisfied
Time frame: immediately after the procedure
Neonatal Outcomes
Recorded variables will include Apgar scores at 1 and 5 minutes, and the need for neonatal resuscitation. The score is determined through the evaluation of the newborn in five criteria: appearance, pulse, grimace, activity (tone), and respiration. For each criterion, newborns can receive a score from 0 to 2.
Time frame: 1 and 5 minutes after neonatal delivery
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