What is an appropriate caesarean delivery rate for China: a multicentre survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess the current status of caesarean delivery (CD) in China, propose reference CD rates for China overall, and by regions, investigate the main indications for CDs and identify possible areas for safe reduction.

Design

A multicentre cross-sectional study.

Setting

A total of 94 hospitals across 23 provinces in China.

Population

A total of 73 977 randomly selected deliveries.

Methods

We used a modified Robson classification to characterise CDs in subgroups and by regions, and the World Health Organization (WHO) C-Model to calculate reference CD rates.

Main outcome measures

CD rates in China.

Results

In 2015-2016, the overall CD rate in China was 38.9% (95% CI 38.6-39.3%). Considering the obstetric characteristics of the populat

SUBMITTER: Zhang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9297886 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature