Global epidemiology of use of and disparities in caesarean sections
In this Series paper, we describe the frequency of, trends in, determinants of, and
inequalities in caesarean section (CS) use, globally, regionally, and in selected countries …
inequalities in caesarean section (CS) use, globally, regionally, and in selected countries …
[HTML][HTML] High-quality health systems in the Sustainable Development Goals era: time for a revolution
Executive summary Although health outcomes have improved in low-income and middle-
income countries (LMICs) in the past several decades, a new reality is at hand. Changing …
income countries (LMICs) in the past several decades, a new reality is at hand. Changing …
Cesarean section one hundred years 1920–2020: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
C Antoine, BK Young - Journal of Perinatal Medicine, 2021 - degruyter.com
In present-day obstetrics, cesarean delivery occurs in one in three women in the United
States, and in up to four of five women in some regions of the world. The history of cesarean …
States, and in up to four of five women in some regions of the world. The history of cesarean …
Beyond too little, too late and too much, too soon: a pathway towards evidence-based, respectful maternity care worldwide
On the continuum of maternal health care, two extreme situations exist: too little, too late
(TLTL) and too much, too soon (TMTS). TLTL describes care with inadequate resources …
(TLTL) and too much, too soon (TMTS). TLTL describes care with inadequate resources …
[HTML][HTML] Size and distribution of the global volume of surgery in 2012
Methods For the 194 Member States of the World Health Organization, we searched
PubMed for studies and contacted key informants for reports on surgical volumes between …
PubMed for studies and contacted key informants for reports on surgical volumes between …
[HTML][HTML] Maternal complications and cesarean section without indication: systematic review and meta-analysis
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to determine the risks of severe
acute maternal complications associated with cesarean section without medical indication …
acute maternal complications associated with cesarean section without medical indication …
Quality of basic maternal care functions in health facilities of five African countries: an analysis of national health system surveys
Background Global efforts to increase births at health-care facilities might not reduce
maternal or newborn mortality if quality of care is insufficient. However, little systematic …
maternal or newborn mortality if quality of care is insufficient. However, little systematic …
Geographic variations and temporal trends in cesarean delivery rates in China, 2008-2014
HT Li, S Luo, L Trasande, S Hellerstein, C Kang, JX Li… - Jama, 2017 - jamanetwork.com
Importance The increasing use of cesarean delivery is an emerging global health issue.
Prior estimates of China's cesarean rate have been based on surveys with limited …
Prior estimates of China's cesarean rate have been based on surveys with limited …
Within country inequalities in caesarean section rates: observational study of 72 low and middle income countries
AA Boatin, A Schlotheuber, AP Betran, AB Moller… - bmj, 2018 - bmj.com
Objective To provide an update on economic related inequalities in caesarean section rates
within countries. Design Secondary analysis of demographic and health surveys and …
within countries. Design Secondary analysis of demographic and health surveys and …
Pediatrics consequences of caesarean section—a systematic review and meta-analysis
A Słabuszewska-Jóźwiak, JK Szymański… - International journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Background: Cesarean section is a surgical procedure, which is the most frequently
performed in gynecology and obstetrics. It is commonly believed that an operative delivery is …
performed in gynecology and obstetrics. It is commonly believed that an operative delivery is …