Variables N = 72

Frequency (n)

Percentage (%)

Person who administered consent

Obstetrician/gynaecologist

47

65.3

Resident

12

16.6

Nurse

13

18.1

Read consent before signing

Yes

59

81.9

No

6

8.4

Partially

7

9.7

Accompanied by

Spouse

27

37.5

Relative/Friend

29

40.3

Nobody

16

22.2

Need for more explanation on surgical risks

Yes

44

61.1

No

25

34.7

I am not sure

3

4.2

Comfortable asking questions

A lot

55

76.4

A little

14

19.4

Not at all

3

4.2

Degree of satisfaction

Satisfied

50

69.4

Somewhat satisfied

20

27.8

Not satisfied at all

2

2.8

Understanding of process tested

Yes

52

72.2

No

18

25.0

I don’t remember

2

2.8

Recall information received

Yes

41

56.9

I can’t remember

20

27.8

I didn’t receive any explanation

11

15.3