The increase in the rates of CS is a global phenomenon that has got the profession, the public and those who care for women’s health worried, because the rise has not contributed to an improved pregnancy outcome. A study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in 33 tertiary care institutions noted that the average CS rate increased from 21.8 per cent in 1993-1994 to 25.4 per cent in 1...

Background: Iran has a high C-section rate (40.6% in 2005). The objective of this study was to assess the associations and population-attributable risks (PAR) of risk factors combinations and C-section in the Southwest Iran. Methods: We performed a population-based cohort study using the reports provided by Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. The cohort included pregnant women within Sept...

background: iran has a high c-section rate (40.6% in 2005). the objective of this study was to assess the associations and population-attributable risks (par) of risk factors combinations and c-section in the southwest iran. methods: we performed a population-based cohort study using the reports provided by shiraz university of medical sciences. the cohort included pregnant women within septemb...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE A decision-to-delivery interval (DDI) of 30 minutes for emergency Caesarean sections (CS) has been widely recommended, but there is little evidence to support it. Recent studies however, have questioned not only the practicability of this target but also its anticipated beneficial effect on neonatal outcome and medico-legal implications. Our objective in this study was ...

A hospital-based, prospective cohort study was conducted at the tertiary care university hospital in southern Thailand, between 1 November 2001 and 31 December 2003. The purpose of this study was to compare the various complications found in vaginal and caesarean deliveries based on the original elected intended mode of delivery. There were a total of 1,429 cases, 1,242 intended vaginal deliver...

OBJECTIVE To determine predictive risk factors for Apgar scores < 7 at 5 minutes at two hospitals providing tertiary care and secondary care, respectively. METHODS A retrospective registry cohort study of 21126 births (2006-2010) using data from digital medical records. Risk factors were analyzed by logistic regression analyses. RESULTS AS(5 min) < 7 was multivariately associated with the f...

Objective To determine the decision-to-delivery interval (DDI) in emergency cesarean delivery and associated factors. Methods A total of 431 pregnant women who were indicated for emergency cesarean delivery were included. Clinical information and timing of process after decision until delivery and pregnancy outcomes were evaluated. Results Mean age was 30 years, and 59.4% were nulliparous. ...