A survey of obstetric patients who refuse regional anaesthesia,causes of refusal and the role of the anaesthesiologist

Misconceptions about subarachnoid anesthesia block in the Egyptian female patients; causes and management

“…94 of the 100 patients were convinced to receive regional anesthesia after counseling and explanation with assurance in pre-operative assessment. 7 Additional reported causes of anxiety may include inaccurate information conveyed to the patient by the acquaintances, the internet, or advertising media.…”

“…We collected the most common items and each one was tested for validity and reliability through a pilot study. 5,6,7 The questions in this survey included a series of closed statements answered "Yes" or "No". The items of questionnaire are shown in Box 1.…”