Caesarean section and associated factors in Nigeria: assessing inequalities between rural and urban areas—insights from the Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey 2018

Caesarean section and associated factors in Nigeria: assessing inequalities between rural and urban areas—insights from the Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey 2018

Introduction: When medically indicated, caesarean section (CS) can be a life-saving intervention for mothers and their newborns. This study assesses the prevalence of CS and its associated factors, focussing on inequalities between rural and urban areas in Nigeria. Methods: We disaggregated the Nige...

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Main Authors: Adewuyi, Emmanuel, Akosile, W., Olutuase, V., Philip, A.A., Olaleru, R., Adewuyi, M.I., Auta, A., Khanal, V.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: 2024
Subjects:
Caesarean section
Childbirth
Emergency obstetric care
Inequalities
Maternal-child health
Nigeria
Rural-urban differences
Humans
Female
Rural Population
Urban Population
Adult
Cesarean Section
Pregnancy
Young Adult
Health Surveys
Socioeconomic Factors
Adolescent
Middle Aged
Prevalence
Healthcare Disparities
Educational Status
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/97664

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