چکیده (انگلیسی):

In recent years, more and more delivery rooms have allowed husbands/partners to be present during a Cesarean
section Nonetheless, many still oppose the idea. The study is designed to investigate the attitudes of Israeli gynecologists,
anesthetists, operating-room nurses, and midwives on this issue. Design. The study’s theoretical model comes from Fishbein
and Ajzen’s theory of reasoned action. A self-administered questionnaire was submitted to convenience sample. Subjects.
96 gynecologists, anesthetists, midwives, and operating-room nurses. Results. Significant differences were found between the
occupational subgroups. Most of the findings supported the four hypotheses tested and confirmed earlier studies designed to
verify the theoretical model. Conclusions. The main conclusion drawn is that delivery and operating-room staff need to be trained
in the skills needed to promote the active participation of the baby’s father in delivery and, if necessary, in a Cesarean section