Regional disparities in primary cesarean delivery rates in Japan: the role of obstetrician availability.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of cesarean section procedures is on the rise worldwide, necessitating a deeper understanding of the factors driving this trend to mitigate potential adverse consequences associated with unnecessary cesarean section deliveries.

Objectives

This study aims to investigate the rate of primary cesarean deliveries (PCD), a potential key indicator of obstetric care quality.

Study design

A national retrospective cohort study was conducted utilizing extensive data from the National Database of Health Insurance Claims and Specific Health Checkups of Japan spanning the years 2012 to 2018. The study examined the temporal trends in PCD rates and the indications for these procedures across different prefectures. Additionally, the study employed the obstetr

SUBMITTER: Ueda A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11298634 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature