Examining Cesarean Section Rates in Ghana's 10 Regions Over a Decade a Comprehensive National Investigation.

ABSTRACT: This study examines cesarean section (C-section) deliveries in Ghana from 2008 to 2017 in 10 regions, distinguishing between scheduled and emergency procedures. Scheduled C-sections target specific maternal conditions, such as advanced age, multiparity, and medical history, while emergency C-sections address acute fetal distress, preeclampsia, bleeding, and other urgent situations. The analysis reveals various regional patterns, with the Brong-Ahafo Region showing a potential deceleration after 2017 and the Upper West Region indicating a possible acceleration. The high number of C-sections in Greater Accra and Ashanti may be related to population density and health facilities. The study proposes empirical models, including linear, quadratic, and exponential components, emphasizing quasilin

SUBMITTER: Bosson-Amedenu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11568890 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature