Prevalence, indications, and complications of caesarean section in health facilities across Nigeria: a systematic review and meta-analysis

I Osayande, O Ogunyemi, U Gwacham-Anisiobi… - Reproductive health, 2023 - Springer
Background Over 80,000 pregnant women died in Nigeria due to pregnancy-related
complications in 2020. Evidence shows that if appropriately conducted, caesarean section …

Caesarean section and associated factors in Nigeria: assessing inequalities between rural and urban areas—insights from the Nigeria Demographic and Health …

EO Adewuyi, W Akosile, V Olutuase, AA Philip… - BMC Pregnancy and …, 2024 - Springer
Introduction When medically indicated, caesarean section (CS) can be a life-saving
intervention for mothers and their newborns. This study assesses the prevalence of CS and …

A multi-level analysis of prevalence and factors associated with caesarean section in Nigeria

KV Ajayi, S Olowolaju, YH Wada… - PLOS Global Public …, 2023 - journals.plos.org
The choice of caesarean section (CS) plays a significant role in maternal and neonatal
health. However, suboptimal CS uptake suggests unmet obstetric care leading to adverse …

Prevalence, influencing factors, and outcomes of emergency caesarean section in public hospitals situated in the urban state of Lagos, Nigeria

A Banke-Thomas, CK Avoka, O Ogunyemi - African Health Sciences, 2023 - ajol.info
Background: Caesarean section (CS) performed in an emergency can be life-saving for both
the pregnant woman and her baby. In Nigeria, CS rates have been estimated to be 2.7 …

[HTML][HTML] A Review of Caesarean Delivery at the Kogi State Specialist Hospital, Lokoja, Nigeria

DS Onuminya - Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2023 - scirp.org
Background: Caesarean delivery rate is increasing globally including in Nigeria. Caesarean
delivery is a life-saving surgery for both mother and child. Objective: The aim of the study …

Cesarean section prevalence based on prenatal care provider, location, and wealth index: A comparative analysis in peru's healthcare systems

VH Moquillaza-Alcantara… - Sexual & Reproductive …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Cesarean section rates are increasing and surpassing WHO guidelines. While
sometimes necessary, excessive use poses risks and additional costs to pregnant women …

Knowledge, attitude and perception of cesarean section among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilishan-Remo …

BT Maitanmi, OV Oluyomi, IO Aderemi… - The Journal of …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Background: While the rate of Cesarean Section (CS) has been increasing in developed
countries, the same cannot be said about developing countries, especially Nigeria. Despite …

Assessing prevalence and factors associated with cesarean delivery among women of reproductive age in Nigeria

OA Bamigbala, AO Ojetunde… - FUDMA Journal of …, 2022 - fjs.fudutsinma.edu.ng
Cesarean section (CS) involves the fetus, membranes, and placenta delivery through
abdominal and uterine incisions after fetal viability. Some research on CS use in Nigeria …

Belief towards caesarean section: A community based study of male partners in Ebonyi State, Nigeria

NA Elom, IO Nwimo, CI Ilo, PC Ngwakwe… - SAGE Open …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Introduction: Caesarean section is a surgical procedure used in delivering a baby by
incising the abdomen and uterus of the mother. In a typical Nigerian culture, it is seen as a …

Commentary: Developing technical support and strategic dialogue at the country level to achieve primary health care-based health systems beyond the COVID-19 era

N Mor - Frontiers in Public Health, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Cheong Chi Mo et al.(1) stress the importance of primary health care (PHC) as a central
component of any health system's journey toward Universal Healthcare and discuss in detail …