A caesarean section (CS) can be a life-saving intervention when medically indicated, but
this procedure can also lead to short-term and long-term health effects for women and …

Overuse, which is defined as the provision of medical services that are more likely to cause
harm than good, is a pervasive problem. Direct measurement of overuse through …

Underuse—the failure to use effective and affordable medical interventions—is common and
responsible for substantial suffering, disability, and loss of life worldwide. Underuse occurs …

Background Caesarean sections (CS) rates continue to increase worldwide without a clear
understanding of the main drivers and consequences. The lack of a standardized …

Objective To generate a global reference for caesarean section (CS) rates at health facilities.
Design Cross‐sectional study. Setting Health facilities from 43 countries. Population/Sample …

Cesarean section is an essential maternal healthcare service. Its role in labor and delivery
care in low-and middle-income countries is complex; in many low-resource settings it is …

Background Under-five mortality is still a major health issue in many develo** countries
like Tanzania. To achieve the Sustainable Development Goal target of ending preventable …

Background The rate of elective Caesarean Section (CS) is rising in many countries. Many
obstetric units in the UK have either introduced or are planning to introduce enhanced …

Background Cesarean section (CS) is an important indicator of access to, and quality of
maternal health services. The World Health Organization recommends the Robson ten …

Objective To analyse caesarean section (CS) using Robson 10-group classification system
in an Ethiopian university hospital. Design Cross-sectional study. Setting A university …