| Characteristic | Yes n (%) | No n (%) | I don’t know n (%) |
| CS is done in prolonged labour | 238 (57) | 102 (24) | 80 (19) |
| CS is indicated in an abnormal lie, abnormal placenta position, and big baby | 313 (75) | 54 (13) | 53 (13) |
| SVD is not possible after a CS | 63 (15) | 275 (65) | 82 (20) |
| CS may require a blood transfusion | 142 (34) | 112 (27) | 166 (40) |
| CS requires a longer maternal hospital stay | 323 (77) | 20 (5) | 77 (18) |
| Drugs used during CS are harmful | 139 (33) | 185 (44) | 96 (23) |
| CS does not require a woman’s consent | 50 (12) | 311 (74) | 59 (14) |
| Ever received IEC on CS during ANC | 56 (13) | 364 (87) | — |
| Recovery is faster after vaginal delivery than CS | 405 (96) | 15 (4) | — |
| CS saves the life of the mother | 288 (69) | 55 (13) | 77 (18) |
| CS saves the life of the baby | 350 (83) | 11 (3) | 59 (14) |