Prevalence and predictors of caesarean section delivery among pregnant women delivering at a tertiary hospital in South-Western Uganda: A cross-sectional study
Adam Agaba,
Emmanuel Ategeka,
Valence Mfitumukiza
et al.
Abstract:Background
Caesarean section delivery has played a key role in reducing maternal and perinatal mortality when offered where it is medically indicated. Caesarean section delivery rates have risen over the last 3 decades across the globe making this a public health concern. Reasons for these high rates are not known especially for South-western Uganda. We therefore aimed to determine the prevalence and predictors of caesarean section delivery among women delivering at a tertiary Hospital in South-western Uganda… Show more
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