Women's preference for caesarean section: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The striking increase in caesarean section rates in middle- and high-income countries has been partly attributed to maternal request. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of women's preferences for caesarean section.

Objectives

To review the published literature on women's preferences for caesarean section.

Search strategy

A systematic search of MEDLINE, EMBASE, LILACS and PsychINFO was performed. References of all included articles were examined.

Selection criteria

We included studies that quantitatively evaluated women's preferences for caesarean section in any country. We excluded articles assessing health providers' preferences and qualitative studies.

Data collection and analysis

Two reviewers independently screened abstract

SUBMITTER: Mazzoni A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3312015 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature