Awareness of scar management post lower segment caesarean section - A survey

Objective: Unhealed caesarean section scars accompany risks of complications which can lead to morbidity, mortality, and complications in future pregnancies. Thorough knowledge of scar healing and management strategies in females undergoing caesarean section is of utmost importance. Our study aims to study the level of awareness of scar healing, management, and scar precaution in females undergoing C-sections. Methodology: 330 females who underwent C-sections from 2019to to 2021 were included. A self-administered validated questionnaire translated into regional languages was used. The questionnaire assessed level of awareness in 3 domains-scar healing, scar management, and scar precautions. Results: 59% of females were aware of scar management strategies. 52% of females gained knowledge concerning scar healing, management, and precaution through relatives and friends; followed by 35% by gynaecologists/ medical camps. Multigravida females were more aware of domains of scar healing and management strategies, whereas primigravida were more aware of precautions concerning caesarean scar. Conclusion: Awareness regarding overall scar management will aid in coping with physical stressors postpartum and its complications. Awareness programs should be initiated by health-care professionals to increase awareness among females undergoing C-sections. Primigravida's should be enlightened regarding scar healing and treatment strategies while multigravida should be explained thoroughly regarding scar precautions.