Maternal and perinatal mortality and complications associated with caesarean section in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta …
S Sobhy, D Arroyo-Manzano, N Murugesu… - The Lancet, 2019 - thelancet.com
Background Universal and timely access to a caesarean section is a key requirement for
safe childbirth. We identified the burden of maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity …
safe childbirth. We identified the burden of maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity …
[HTML][HTML] What is the optimal rate of caesarean section at population level? A systematic review of ecologic studies
AP Betran, MR Torloni, J Zhang, J Ye, R Mikolajczyk… - Reproductive health, 2015 - Springer
In 1985, WHO stated that there was no justification for caesarean section (CS) rates higher
than 10–15% at population-level. While the CS rates worldwide have continued to increase …
than 10–15% at population-level. While the CS rates worldwide have continued to increase …
[HTML][HTML] Preterm births in China between 2012 and 2018: an observational study of more than 9 million women
K Deng, J Liang, Y Mu, Z Liu, Y Wang, M Li… - The Lancet Global …, 2021 - thelancet.com
Background Preterm birth rates have increased significantly worldwide over the past
decade. Few epidemiological studies on the incidence of preterm birth and temporal trends …
decade. Few epidemiological studies on the incidence of preterm birth and temporal trends …
[HTML][HTML] The increasing trend in caesarean section rates: global, regional and national estimates: 1990-2014
AP Betrán, J Ye, AB Moller, J Zhang, AM Gülmezoglu… - PloS one, 2016 - journals.plos.org
Background Caesarean section (CS) rates continue to evoke worldwide concern because of
their steady increase, lack of consensus on the appropriate CS rate and the associated …
their steady increase, lack of consensus on the appropriate CS rate and the associated …
Relationship between cesarean delivery rate and maternal and neonatal mortality
Importance Based on older analyses, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends
that cesarean delivery rates should not exceed 10 to 15 per 100 live births to optimize …
that cesarean delivery rates should not exceed 10 to 15 per 100 live births to optimize …
[HTML][HTML] Use of the Robson classification to assess caesarean section trends in 21 countries: a secondary analysis of two WHO multicountry surveys
JP Vogel, AP Betrán, N Vindevoghel… - The Lancet Global …, 2015 - thelancet.com
Background Rates of caesarean section surgery are rising worldwide, but the determinants
of this increase, especially in low-income and middle-income countries, are controversial. In …
of this increase, especially in low-income and middle-income countries, are controversial. In …
[HTML][HTML] Cesarean section or vaginal delivery to prevent possible vertical transmission from a pregnant mother confirmed with COVID-19 to a neonate: a systematic …
J Cai, M Tang, Y Gao, H Zhang, Y Yang… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Background: The impact of delivery mode on the infection rates of Coronavirus disease
2019 (COVID-19) in the newborn remains unknown. We aimed to summarize the existing …
2019 (COVID-19) in the newborn remains unknown. We aimed to summarize the existing …
Geographic variations and temporal trends in cesarean delivery rates in China, 2008-2014
HT Li, S Luo, L Trasande, S Hellerstein, C Kang, JX Li… - Jama, 2017 - jamanetwork.com
Importance The increasing use of cesarean delivery is an emerging global health issue.
Prior estimates of China's cesarean rate have been based on surveys with limited …
Prior estimates of China's cesarean rate have been based on surveys with limited …
[HTML][HTML] Prevalence of early initiation of breastfeeding and determinants of delayed initiation of breastfeeding: secondary analysis of the WHO Global Survey
K Takahashi, T Ganchimeg, E Ota, JP Vogel… - Scientific reports, 2017 - nature.com
Early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF) within 1 hour of birth can decrease neonatal death.
However, the prevalence of EIBF is approximately 50% in many developing countries, and …
However, the prevalence of EIBF is approximately 50% in many developing countries, and …
Within country inequalities in caesarean section rates: observational study of 72 low and middle income countries
AA Boatin, A Schlotheuber, AP Betran, AB Moller… - bmj, 2018 - bmj.com
Objective To provide an update on economic related inequalities in caesarean section rates
within countries. Design Secondary analysis of demographic and health surveys and …
within countries. Design Secondary analysis of demographic and health surveys and …