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ArticlePloS one2022

Factors associated with the very high caesarean section rate in urban areas of Vietnam.

Hoang Thi Nam Giang, Do Thi Thuy Duy, Le Tho Minh Hieu, Nguyen Lam Vuong, Nguyen Thi Tu Ngoc, Mai Thi Phuong, Nguyen Tien Huy

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Hoang Thi Nam GiangSchool of Medicine and Pharmacy, The University of Da Nang, Da Nang, Vietnam.ORCID 0000-0002-8648-483X
Do Thi Thuy DuySchool of Medicine and Pharmacy, The University of Da Nang, Da Nang, Vietnam.
Le Tho Minh HieuSchool of Medicine and Pharmacy, The University of Da Nang, Da Nang, Vietnam.ORCID 0000-0001-6682-2355
Nguyen Lam VuongUniversity of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.ORCID 0000-0003-2684-3041
Nguyen Thi Tu NgocThai Nguyen University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Thai Nguyen, Vietnam.
Mai Thi PhuongHung Vuong Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Nguyen Tien HuySchool of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan.

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Abstract

backgroundCaesarean section and associated factors require detailed investigation globally. This study aims to determine the rate and associated factors of caesarean deliveries in urban areas of Vietnam.

methodsA cross-sectional study using questionnaire answered by women who had infants aged under 30 months was conducted from March to May 2021. Data were collected in 18 commune health centres in two cities during the day of routine immunization. Multivariable logistic regression was performed to assess factors associated with caesarean section.

resultsThe overall caesarean section rate was 49.6%. The caesarean section rate in private hospitals (57.8%) were significantly higher than in public hospitals (49.1%). Caesarean section rate in first-time mothers (47.1%) were as high as this rate among mothers who had given birth before (50.6%). Factors associated with higher rate of caesarean section include increasing in women's age, pre-pregnancy body mass index, gestational weight gain, and infant's birth weight; first-time mothers; mothers living in urban areas; and mothers giving birth in private hospitals.

conclusionsThis study revealed a high rate of caesarean deliveries in urban areas of Vietnam. Comprehensive investigations of both medical and non-medical reasons for caesarean deliveries in Vietnam are urgent needs to shape the prioritized interventions.

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Cesarean SectionParturitionCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHospitals, PrivateHumansPregnancyVietnam

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PMCPMC9423634

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