Prevalence and associated factors of caesarean section in Addis Ababa hospitals, Ethiopia

• Published in: The Pan African medical journal Vol. 34; no. 136; p. 136
• Main Authors: Tsegaye, Hiwot, Desalegne, Birehanu, Wassihun, Biresaw, Bante, Agegnehu, fikadu, kassahun, Debalkie, Megbaru, Yeheyis, Tomas
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Uganda The African Field Epidemiology Network 07.11.2019; The Pan African Medical Journal
• Subjects: addis ababa; Adolescent; Adult; caesarean section; Cesarean Section - statistics & numerical data; Cross-Sectional Studies; Educational Status; ethiopia; Ethiopia - epidemiology; Female; Health Facilities - statistics & numerical data; Humans; Middle Aged; Mothers - statistics & numerical data; Pregnancy; Prenatal Care; Prevalence; Risk Factors; Young Adult; Ethiopia; Addis Ababa; prevalence; Caesarean section; Ethiopia

Caesarean section refers to the operation of delivering a baby through incisions made in the mother's abdominal wall and uterus. A caesarean section is medically indicated when a significant risk of adverse outcome for mother or baby is present. The objective of this study was to assess the pre...