Obstetric and pregnancy-related factors associated with caesarean delivery in Bangladesh: a survey in Rajshahi district.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Caesarean section (CS) delivery is the most common operative obstetric procedure globally. The increasing trend of CS deliveries poses a significant threat to both child and maternal health. The adverse maternal outcomes associated with caesarean delivery represent a substantial public health concern worldwide. This study aimed to identify emerging obstetric and pregnancy risk factors and maternal outcomes associated with CS delivery among women in Rajshahi district, Bangladesh.

Design

This was a cross-sectional study.

Setting

Data were collected from 9 Upazilas with 233 community clinics of Rajshahi district, Bangladesh.

Participants

Multistage sampling technique was utilised for selecting sample from the population. A total of 540 mothers with a li

SUBMITTER: Hossain MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11758685 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature