The influence of maternal request on the elective cesarean section rate in maternity hospitals in Tehran, Iran
Objective(s): To assess the in influence of maternal request on the elective cesarean section rate and related factors in maternity hospitals in Tehran. Material & Metods: This was a cross-sectional study using data from 824 pregnant women via a two• step random sampling. A standardized f...
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doaj-d1cdeb5e2dc14f468b14cfce2e1920e12020-11-25T04:01:06ZfasIranian Institute for Health Sciences ResearchPayesh1680-76262008-45362003-04-0122137142The influence of maternal request on the elective cesarean section rate in maternity hospitals in Tehran, IranAlimohamadian M0Shariat M1Mahmoodi M2Ramezanzadeh F3 Objective(s): To assess the in influence of maternal request on the elective cesarean section rate and related factors in maternity hospitals in Tehran. Material & Metods: This was a cross-sectional study using data from 824 pregnant women via a two• step random sampling. A standardized form was completed for each mother, collecting past and present obstetric history and demographic characteristics. Results: 66.5% of mothers delivered by cesarean section and 33.5% vaginally. 72% of cesareans were elective and of these 22% were performed because of maternal request and 71 % of mothers who requested cesarean had no explanations for their request. Also 65% of doctors suggested cesarean for their patients without any true medical indications. The majority of elective cesarean section on maternal request were performed in private hospitals (86% in private VS. 14% in state hospitals, P<0.0001. The level of education employment status and first pregnancy were significantly related to the request for performing elective cesarean section. Conclusion: To decrease the frequency of unnecessary cesarean section and their unwanted complications, there is need to increase womenchr('39')s awareness. Also performing painless normal vaginal delivery might help to decrease cesarean section rate.http://payeshjournal.ir/article-1-846-en.htmlcesarean sectionelective cesareancesarean section indicationsmaternal request |
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The influence of maternal request on the elective cesarean section rate in maternity hospitals in Tehran, Iran |
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The influence of maternal request on the elective cesarean section rate in maternity hospitals in Tehran, Iran |
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The influence of maternal request on the elective cesarean section rate in maternity hospitals in Tehran, Iran |
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The influence of maternal request on the elective cesarean section rate in maternity hospitals in Tehran, Iran |
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The influence of maternal request on the elective cesarean section rate in maternity hospitals in Tehran, Iran |
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influence of maternal request on the elective cesarean section rate in maternity hospitals in tehran, iran |
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Iranian Institute for Health Sciences Research |
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Payesh |
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1680-7626 2008-4536 |
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Objective(s): To assess the in influence of maternal request on the elective cesarean section rate and related factors in maternity hospitals in Tehran.
Material & Metods: This was a cross-sectional study using data from 824 pregnant women via a two•
step random sampling. A standardized form was completed for each mother, collecting past and present obstetric history and demographic characteristics.
Results: 66.5% of mothers delivered by cesarean section and 33.5% vaginally. 72% of cesareans were
elective and of these 22% were performed because of maternal request and 71 % of mothers who requested cesarean had no explanations for their request. Also 65% of doctors suggested cesarean for their patients without any true medical indications.
The majority of elective cesarean section on maternal request were performed in private hospitals (86% in
private VS. 14% in state hospitals, P<0.0001. The level of education employment status and first pregnancy were significantly related to the request for performing elective cesarean section.
Conclusion: To decrease the frequency of unnecessary cesarean section and their unwanted
complications, there is need to increase womenchr('39')s awareness. Also performing painless normal vaginal delivery might help to decrease cesarean section rate. |
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cesarean section elective cesarean cesarean section indications maternal request |
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