Social determinants of delivery mode in Jiangsu, China.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Less evidence exists regarding the association of social determinants and delivery mode in Jiangsu, and if the trend is influenced by the type of residence. This study aims to identify the significant social determinants of delivery mode, and also to compare the main differences in delivery mode between urban and rural areas. METHODS:We used data from the cross-sectional National Health Service Surveys conducted in Jiangsu Province in 2013. For the purposes of this study, information from women (15-64 years old) who had experienced childbirth the last 5 years were examined, and a total of 1365 participants were selected as research subjects. RESULTS:Participants using vaginal delivery mode and cesarean delivery mode were found in 616 (45.1%) and 751(54.9%) participants, respecti

SUBMITTER: Fan H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6894495 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature