Cesarean birth in the Global Network for Women’s and Children’s Health Research: trends in utilization, risk factors, and subgroups with high cesarean birth rates

Abstract Background The objectives of this analysis were to document trends in and risk factors associated with the cesarean birth rate in low- and middle-income country sites participating in the Global Network for Women’s and Children’s Health Research (Global Network). Methods This is a secondary...

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Main Authors: Margo S. Harrison, Ana L. Garces, Shivaprasad S. Goudar, Sarah Saleem, Janet L. Moore, Fabian Esamai, Archana B. Patel, Elwyn Chomba, Carl L. Bose, Edward A. Liechty, Nancy F. Krebs, Richard J. Derman, Patricia L. Hibberd, Waldemar A. Carlo, Antoinette Tshefu, Marion Koso-Thomas, Elizabeth M. McClure, Robert L. Goldenberg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-12-01
Series:Reproductive Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-020-01021-7