Magnitude of cesarean section and its associated factors among mothers who gave birth in public hospitals in East Wollega Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Globally, there has been an explosive rise in the cesarean section rate that exceeds the World Health Organization rate of 10-15% and in the past fifteen years the rates was doubled in some countries including Ethiopia. Therefore, it is essential to recognize the current magnitude and the factors that contribute to increasing cesarean section rates beyond the World Health Organization recommendations and specifically in the study areas.

Objective

This study aimed to assess the magnitude of cesarean sections and its associated factors among mothers who gave birth in public hospitals in East Wollega Zone, Oromia Ethiopia 2022.

Methods

A Facility-based cross-sectional study design supplemented by the qualitative study was conducted among 403 mothers, and an in

SUBMITTER: Alemayehu W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11673670 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature