Background Women with a migration background are reportedly at a higher risk of
emergency caesarean section. There is evidence that this is due in part to suboptimal …

Objective The frequency of caesarean section delivery varies between countries and social
groups. Among other factors, it is determined by the quality of obstetrics care. Rates of …

Background Prior studies have reported substantial differences in caesarean rates between
migrant and non-migrant women. In this study we investigate whether the association …

Background Studies have shown differences in the risk of caesarean section (CS) between
ethnic minority groups. This could be a marker of unequal health care. The aim of this study …

Background High caesarean rates are of concern given associated risks. International
migrant women (women born abroad) represent a substantial proportion of women giving …

Objectives Population-based analysis to compare perinatal outcome between immigrant
women and women from the Western industrialized world (WIW). Methods Singleton …

Migrant women in industrialised countries experience high caesarean section (CS) rates but
little is known about the effect of a previous delivery in the host country. This study set out to …

Background: Immigrants to Europe account for a significant proportion of births in a context
of rising caesarean rates. We examined the risk of planned and emergency caesarean …

Background: Spain has become a principal destination for immigrants and delivery is the
major reason for hospitalization in this population. However, research about inequities …

Background China has one of the highest caesarean section (C-Section) rates in the world.
In recent years, China has been experiencing a massive flow of migration due to rapid …