ArticleActa informatica medica : AIM : journal of the Society for Medical Informatics of Bosnia & Herzegovina : casopis Drustva za medicinsku informatiku BiH2021
Factors Associated with the Type of Cesarean Section in Greece and Their Correlation with International Guidelines.
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- Is There an Association Between Cesarean Section Delivery with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) or/and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? A Cross-Sectional Study in Greek Population.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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- Iatrogenic Ureteral and Colonic Injuries During Emergency Cesarean Section: A Lesson Learned from a Surgical Catastrophe - A Case Report.International medical case reports journal · 2023Article
- The Effect of Socioeconomic Factors on Maternal Perinatal Depressive Symptoms and the Contribution of Group Prenatal Support as a Preventive Measure.Women's health reports (New Rochelle, N.Y.) · 2023Article
- Factors Associated with Breastfeeding Initiation and Duration in Greece: Data from the Hellenic National Nutrition and Health Survey.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Frequency and Determinants of Breastfeeding in Greece: A Prospective Cohort Study during the COVID-19 Pandemic.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- The development and the psychometric evaluation of the Adolescents Intentions towards the Birth Options Scale in Greek.European journal of midwifery · 2022Article
- Psychometric properties of the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) in Greek women after cesarean section.PloS one · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundCesarean section (CS) rates have been increasing worldwide with different effects on maternal and neonatal health. Factors responsible for the growing trend of CSs, include maternal characteristics, medical insurance and convenient scheduling or financial incentives. Effective interventions and guidelines are required to reduce CS rates.
objectiveThe aim of this research was to investigate the factors contributing to CS rate increase and their correlation with international guidelines.
methodsThe performed analysis included the available socio-demographic and medical information retrieved from the medical records and a related questionnaire in both emergency and elective CSs.
resultsOut of the included 633 births, the cesarean delivery rate was 58%. Women with a previous CS showed higher percentages for Elective CS (66.1%) compared to Emergency CSs for the same reasons (8.9%). Furthermore, 23% of the patients underwent an Emergency CS because of failure of labor to progress while 18% of CSs were due to maternal desire.
conclusionThe high rates of CS in Greece demonstrate the lack of use of international obstetric protocols, national strategies, Cesarean Section audits and a significant shortage of midwives. A decrease in iatrogenic and non-iatrogenic factors leading to the primary CS will decrease CS rates.
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