INDICATIONS FOR CESAREAN SECTION IN A SAMPLE OF WOMEN IN BAGHDAD CITY
Journal Title: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 8
Abstract
Background: cesarean section has traditionally performed when a vaginal would put the mother or baby's life at risk. Cesarean section rate has risen worldwide in the last decades, in 2009 it was 34% in the Unit State of America. Development of modern surgical procedures has contributed to reduction of complications associated with cesarean section. Complications still occur, and most due to the surgical procedure. Long term risk increases with the number of cesarean deliveries in women. Objective: To estimate the rate and indications for CS in six maternal hospitals. Subject and methods this study was cross section study conducted in six maternal hospitals in Baghdad city. All delivered from the 1st November 2016 to the 15th February 2017. three hundred forty-sex pregnant women age between (12-35 years) who give birth at six hospitals were chosen and invited to complete a face to face questionnaire. Participant were asked for demographic information and pregnancy history (age and parity). Results: Mean maternal age was >= 24 years, about (45.7%) was live in middle socio-economic status. The most common indication for cesarean section in adolescent was fetal distress (27.9%), and previous CS in adult group. The most common indication for cesarean section in nulliparous women was obstructed labour, and previous CS in multiparous women. Conclusions: The rate of CS was high in six maternal hospitals.
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Dr. Noor Al-huda Anwar Mahomood
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