Inequalities in prevalence of birth by caesarean section in Ghana from 1998-2014
Background Caesarean section (CS) is an intervention to reduce maternal and perinatal
mortality, for complicated pregnancy and labour. We analysed trends in the prevalence of …
mortality, for complicated pregnancy and labour. We analysed trends in the prevalence of …
Caesarean section and associated factors in Nigeria: assessing inequalities between rural and urban areas—insights from the Nigeria Demographic and Health …
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 …
intervention for mothers and their newborns. This study assesses the prevalence of CS and …
Socioeconomic inequalities in the use of caesarean section delivery in Ghana: a cross-sectional study using nationally representative data
Abstract Background Inappropriate use of Caesarean Section (CS) delivery is partly to
blame for Ghana's high maternal mortality rate. However, previous research offered mixed …
blame for Ghana's high maternal mortality rate. However, previous research offered mixed …
Prevalence and determinants of caesarean section deliveries in the Kintampo Districts of Ghana
D Gyaase, YA Enuameh, BN Adjei, S Gyaase… - BMC Pregnancy and …, 2023 - Springer
Background Globally, the increasing rate of caesarean section (CS) delivery has become a
major public health concern due to its cost, maternal, neonatal, and perinatal risks. In …
major public health concern due to its cost, maternal, neonatal, and perinatal risks. In …
Caesarean section rate in Nigeria between 2013 and 2018 by obstetric risk and socio‐economic status
S Berglundh, L Benova, G Olisaekee… - Tropical Medicine & …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Objectives Caesarean section (CS) can be life‐saving for both mother and child, but in
Nigeria the CS rate remains low, at 2.7% of births. We aimed to estimate the rate of CS and …
Nigeria the CS rate remains low, at 2.7% of births. We aimed to estimate the rate of CS and …
Risk factors for caesarean sections in Ghana: evidence from the Ghana maternal health survey
E Banchani, EY Tenkorang - Journal of Biosocial Science, 2022 - cambridge.org
A Caesarean section can be a life-saving intervention in case of pregnancy complications or
difficult labour. The prevalence of Caesarean section continues to increase, especially in …
difficult labour. The prevalence of Caesarean section continues to increase, especially in …
Socioeconomic and demographic factors associated with caesarean section delivery in Southern Ghana: evidence from INDEPTH Network member site
AK Manyeh, A Amu, DE Akpakli, J Williams… - BMC pregnancy and …, 2018 - Springer
Background In recent years, caesarean section rates continue to evoke worldwide concern
because of their steady increase, lack of consensus on the appropriate caesarean section …
because of their steady increase, lack of consensus on the appropriate caesarean section …
Increasing caesarean section rates among low-risk groups: a panel study classifying deliveries according to Robson at a university hospital in Tanzania
H Litorp, HL Kidanto, L Nystrom, E Darj… - BMC pregnancy and …, 2013 - Springer
Background Rising caesarean section (CS) rates have been observed worldwide in recent
decades. This study sought to analyse trends in CS rates and outcomes among a variety of …
decades. This study sought to analyse trends in CS rates and outcomes among a variety of …
Prevalence and factors associated with caesarean section in Rwanda: a trend analysis of Rwanda demographic and health survey 2000 to 2019–20
Background Caesarean section (CS) is an important medical intervention for reducing the
risk of poor perinatal outcomes. However, CS trends in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) continue …
risk of poor perinatal outcomes. However, CS trends in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) continue …
Socioeconomic and geographical inequalities in delivery by cesarean section among women in Bangladesh, 2004–2017
Background There is a dearth of evidence on the trends and inequalities in utilizing
cesarean section (CS) among women in Bangladesh. Hence, this study aimed to estimate …
cesarean section (CS) among women in Bangladesh. Hence, this study aimed to estimate …