Prevalence and factors associated with caesarean section in Rwanda: a trend analysis of Rwanda demographic and health survey 2000 to 2019–20

Prevalence and factors associated with caesarean section in Rwanda: a trend analysis of Rwanda demographic and health survey 2000 to 2019–20

Abstract 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 to increase yet maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity remain high. Rwanda, like many other countries in SS...

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Main Authors: Peter M. Kibe, Grace Wambura Mbuthia, Duncan N. Shikuku, Catherine Akoth, James Odhiambo Oguta, Loise Ng’ang’a, Samwel Maina Gatimu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-05-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Rwanda
Caesarean section
Women
Maternal health
Maternal mortality
Eastern Africa
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-022-04679-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-022-04679-y

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