Determinants of over and underuse of caesarean births in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: an updated review

201929 citationsReviewbronze Open Access

Authors

Bismeen Jadoon · World Health Organization Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

Ramez Mahaini · World Health Organization Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

Karima Gholbzouri · World Health Organization Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

Abstract

A multidimensional approach is required to explore these determinants to optimize the Regional caesarean birth rate. Further qualitative studies are needed to investigate how these factors affect choice of birthing process in specific cultural settings in the Region.

Topics & Keywords

Global Maternal and Child Health Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Global Health Workforce Issues

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalities

Publication Details

Published in: Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal

Volume 25, Issue 11, pp. 837-846

DOI: 10.26719/emhj.19.033

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