Vaginal birth after caesarean birth in Italy: variations among areas of residence and hospitals.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The rates of caesarean section (CS) are increasing globally. CS rates are one of the most frequently used indicators of health care quality. Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) could be considered a reasonable and safe option for most women with a previous CS. Despite this fact, in some European countries, many women who had a previous CS will have a routine CS subsequently and VBAC rates are extremely variable across countries. VBAC use is inversely related to caesarean use. The objective of the present study was to analyze VBAC rates with respect to caesarean rates and the variations among areas of residence, hospitals and hospital ownership types in Italy.

Methods

This study was based on information from the Hospital Information System (HIS). We collected data

SUBMITTER: Colais P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6154898 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature