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

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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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