Caesarean Section Trend in a Selected Hospital between 2014 And 2019: Observational Study

Abstract

Caesarean section is a life-saving surgical procedure that can prevent complications and mortality of maternal and new-born when used for clinically indicated reasons. this study aimed to describe trends in caesarean section in private hospital under study from 2014 to 2019 Sana’a, Yemen. This study conducted as a retrospective observational study, The study population was all pregnant women admitted to labour room and gave birth between March 2014 and September 2019, and used secondary data on defined period, for 3,740 pregnant women admitted to labour room and gave birth by vaginal delivery or caesarean section. The data were analysed using Microsoft Excel and IBM SPSS Statistics software version 26.0.   The results of this study found that the total mean of CS rate for period of 2014 to 2019 was 65% of total deliveries, the associated factor with the caesarean section was the maternal age (P-value <,000). Also, there was a significant relationship exists between Length of Stay and mode of delivery across various age groups. Further, studies are recommended to identify determinants, indications of CS and nonclinical factors, affecting CS rate in the same hospital and others.