Background Caesarean delivery has a significant role in reducing maternal and child death.
However, unnecessary utilization has adverse health effects. This study aimed to assess the …

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 …

Background Over the years, an increasing trend of unnecessary caesarean section (c-
section) deliveries has raised concerns in Bangladesh. So far, many studies have reported …

Background Short birth interval, defined as a birth-to-birth interval less than 33 months, is
associated with adverse maternal and child outcomes. Evidence regarding the association …

Background Most of the existing literature in developing countries focused on either the
rising trend of CS or its determinants. There is a paucity of population-based studies on …

Caesarean section (CS) use is rising rapidly in Bangladesh, though lack of CS use remains
common among disadvantage women. This increases risks of long-term obstetric …

Caesarean section (CS) can prevent maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity.
However, it involves risks and high costs that can be a burden, especially in low and middle …

Objectives This study determined the prevalence and trends in caesarean section (C-
section) deliveries and the factors associated with the utilization of C-section deliveries …

Background Health facility-level factors play a crucial role in women's access to and use of
caesarean section (CS) services, but lacks relevant evidence. The study aimed to …

Introduction Almost every day, 800 women die from pregnancy or childbirth-related
complications around the world. The risks and costs associated with C-section deliveries are …