Prevalence and factors associated with caesarean section in Rwanda: a trend analysis of Rwanda demographic and health survey 2000 to 2019-20.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Caesarean section (CS) is an important medical intervention for reducing the risk of poor perinatal outcomes. However, CS trends in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) continue to increase yet maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity remain high. Rwanda, like many other countries in SSA, has shown an increasing trend in the use of CS. This study assessed the trends and factors associated with CS delivery in Rwanda over the past two decades.

Methods

We used nationally representative child datasets from the Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey 2000 to 2019-20. All births in the preceding 3 years to the survey were assessed for the mode of delivery. The participants' characteristics, trends and the prevalence of CS were analysed using frequencies and percentages. Unadjuste

SUBMITTER: Kibe PM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9112592 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature