Caesarean section provision and readiness in Tanzania: analysis of cross-sectional surveys of women and health facilities over time.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To describe trends in caesarean sections and facilities performing caesareans over time in Tanzania and examine the readiness of such facilities in terms of infrastructure, equipment and staffing.

Design

Nationally representative, repeated cross-sectional surveys of women and health facilities.

Setting

Tanzania.

Participants

Women of reproductive age and health facility staff.

Main outcome measures

Population-based caesarean rate, absolute annual number of caesareans, percentage of facilities reporting to perform caesareans and three readiness indicators for safe caesarean care: availability of consistent electricity, 24 hour schedule for caesarean and anaesthesia providers, and availability of all general anaesthesia equipment.

Results

SUBMITTER: Cavallaro FL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6173245 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature