The associated factors of cesarean section during COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study in nine cities of China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Improving and maintaining the health of mothers and newborns is indisputably a global priority, especially during a pandemic. This study intends to examine the factors associated with cesarean section (CS) during lockdown time.

Methods

A total of 678 women who just gave birth within 7 days were enrolled from maternal and children hospitals in nine cities of China from April to May 2020. The delivery modes and potential influencing factors were investigated. The subgroup analysis and sensitivity analysis were used to examine the association of CS and risk factors among populations with different characteristics and to control for possible confounding, respectively.

Results

The overall rate of cesarean delivery was 37.3%. In multi-variant model, maternal age

SUBMITTER: Zhang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7547292 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature