Prevalence and Socio-demographic Determinants of Cesarean Section Deliveries in India: An Analysis of Cross-sectional data from NFHS, 2019-21
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Prevalence, Determinants, India, NFHS 2019-21, Caesarean SectionAbstract
Background: The increasing global rate of Cesarean section (CS) deliveries poses significant public health concerns due to associated costs and risks for maternal, neonatal, and perinatal health. In the context of India, where the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) serves as a crucial data source for healthcare analysis, understanding the prevalence and determinants of CS deliveries is of paramount importance.
Aims and Objective: This study aims to investigate the prevalence and factors influencing CS deliveries in India using cross-sectional data from NFHS.
Setting and Design: Cross-sectional record based study using data from NFHS, 2019-21
Methods and Material: This study utilizes data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) conducted in India between 2019 and 2021. The primary outcome variable is CS delivery, while predictor variables encompass socio-demographic and obstetric factors.
Statistical analysis used: A descriptive analysis and binary logistic regression was used to determine the determinants of C-section among women in the reproductive age group. The analysis was done using IBM SPSS Statistics 26.0 Software.
Results: The prevalence of CS delivery in the study population is examined and found to be 21.35%, and various socio-demographic and obstetric factors are explored. These include maternal age, place of residence, education level, employment status, BMI, Birth order, number of ANC visits, place of delivery, wealth index, and mass media exposure. Conclusions: The findings of this study provide insights into the factors influencing C-section rates among women in India, highlighting the role of age, education, healthcare utilization, and socioeconomic factors in the likelihood of C-section deliveries.
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