Trends and sociodemographic inequalities in the use of caesarean section in Indonesia, 1987-2017.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Caesarean section (CS) rates are increasing globally. CS can be a live-saving procedure when medically indicated, but it comes with higher risks for women and newborns when done without medical indication. Crucially, inequalities in who receives CS exist, both within and across countries. Understanding factors driving increasing rates and inequalities of CS is imperative to optimise the use of this life-saving intervention. This study aimed to investigate trends of CS use and inequalities across sociodemographic characteristics in Indonesia over a 30-year period.

Methods

Seven waves of the Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey were used to estimate trends and inequalities in CS from 1987 to 2017. Relative and absolute inequalities across a range of sociodemogr

SUBMITTER: Zahroh RI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7780721 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature