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 |