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Sarker AR, Zabeen I, Hossain Z, Ali N, Khan JAM. Increasing rates of cesarean birth in Bangladesh: A household-level pooled analysis. Birth 2024; 51:326-342. [PMID: 37994253 DOI: 10.1111/birt.12789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 12/24/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cesarean birth (CB) rates have been increasing rapidly globally, including in Bangladesh. This study aimed to assess national trends in CB rates and to investigate associated factors in Bangladesh. METHODS We analyzed data from the five most recent Bangladesh Demographic and Health Surveys (BDHS) between 2003 and 2018. A total of 27,328 ever-married women aged 15-49 who had a live birth in the 2 years preceding the survey were included in this study. We estimated the prevalence of CB from 2003 to 2018, as well as changes in the prevalence. Logistic regression analysis was used to measure the association between dependent and independent variables. RESULTS The overall prevalence of CB among Bangladeshi mothers was 3.99% in 2003-04; this rate increased to 33.22% in 2017-18. The annual percentage change in CB rate was 16.34% from 2004 to 2017-18, which is alarming relative to the World Health Organization's cesarean birth recommended threshold. Several factors, such as maternal age, maternal and paternal education, working status of the mother, maternal BMI, age at first pregnancy, antenatal care (ANC) use, administrative division, and wealth status, had a significant influence on the rising rate of CB in Bangladesh. CONCLUSIONS This study documents the alarming rate of CB increase in Bangladesh since 2003. It is critical that authorities implement more effective national monitoring measures to identify the causes of this dramatic increase and work to mitigate the rate of unnecessary CB in Bangladesh.
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- Abdur Razzaque Sarker
- Population Studies Division, Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS), Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Health Economics Unit, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Population Studies Division, Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Population Studies Division, Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Population Studies Division, Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- School of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Ahmed S, Mahmud N, Farzana N, Parvin MI, Alauddin M. Early Initiation of Breastfeeding (EIBF) and Its Associated Factors Among Mothers With Infants Aged 0 to 6 Months in Jashore District, Bangladesh: A Cross-Sectional Study. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN NUTRITION ASSOCIATION 2023; 42:737-745. [PMID: 36630312 DOI: 10.1080/27697061.2022.2161663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2020] [Revised: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF) is one of the most successful interventions for minimizing newborn morbidity and death. According to the database (Bangladesh Demographic Health Survey 2014), only around half of babies begin breastfeeding during the first hour of life in Bangladesh. The goal of this study was to determine the prevalence of EIBF in the Jashore area while also investigating its associated factors among mothers of infants aged 0 to 6 months in order to better understand the variables that impacted breastfeeding initiation. METHOD A cross-sectional study was conducted in the maternity wards of the 3 busiest hospitals in the Jashore district of Bangladesh from May to July 2019. Using random sampling, a total of 423 mother-infant pairs were chosen. Pearson chi-square test and bivariable and multivariable logistic regression statistical analysis were used to identify factors linked to EIBF. RESULTS The prevalence of EIBF was 46.3% (196/423). Mothers who had skin-to-skin contact after delivery (adjusted odds ratio [AOR], 2.25; 95% confidential interval [CI], 1.40-3.59), who did not deliver prelacteal food (AOR, 3.68; 95% CI, 1.65-8.21), and who provided colostrum (AOR, 5.89; 95% CI, 1.62-21.49) were more likely to begin breastfeeding within 1 hour than were their counterparts. CONCLUSIONS EIBF was found to be strongly linked with skin-to-skin contact after delivery, avoidance of prelacteal feeding, and colostrum feeding practice. As a result, we strongly urge public health officials and health care practitioners to encourage these feeding behaviors in order to increase EIBF.
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- Suzon Ahmed
- Department of Nutrition and Food Technology, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, Bangladesh
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Technology, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, Bangladesh
- Food and Nutritional Sciences Program, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Technology, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, Bangladesh
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Technology, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, Bangladesh
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Technology, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, Bangladesh
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Albarqouni L, Abukmail E, MohammedAli M, Elejla S, Abuelazm M, Shaikhkhalil H, Pathirana T, Palagama S, Effa E, Ochodo E, Rugengamanzi E, AlSabaa Y, Ingabire A, Riwa F, Goraya B, Bakhit M, Clark J, Arab-Zozani M, Alves da Silva S, Pramesh CS, Vanderpuye V, Lang E, Korenstein D, Born K, Tabiri S, Ademuyiwa A, Nabhan A, Moynihan R. Low-Value Surgical Procedures in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Scoping Review. JAMA Netw Open 2023; 6:e2342215. [PMID: 37934494 PMCID: PMC10630901 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.42215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023] Open
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Importance Overuse of surgical procedures is increasing around the world and harms both individuals and health care systems by using resources that could otherwise be allocated to addressing the underuse of effective health care interventions. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), there is some limited country-specific evidence showing that overuse of surgical procedures is increasing, at least for certain procedures. Objectives To assess factors associated with, extent and consequences of, and potential solutions for low-value surgical procedures in LMICs. Evidence Review We searched 4 electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, PsycINFO, and Global Index Medicus) for studies published from database inception until April 27, 2022, with no restrictions on date or language. A combination of MeSH terms and free-text words about the overuse of surgical procedures was used. Studies examining the problem of overuse of surgical procedures in LMICs were included and categorized by major focus: the extent of overuse, associated factors, consequences, and solutions. Findings Of 4276 unique records identified, 133 studies across 63 countries were included, reporting on more than 9.1 million surgical procedures (median per study, 894 [IQR, 97-4259]) and with more than 11.4 million participants (median per study, 989 [IQR, 257-6857]). Fourteen studies (10.5%) were multinational. Of the 119 studies (89.5%) originating from single countries, 69 (58.0%) were from upper-middle-income countries and 30 (25.2%) were from East Asia and the Pacific. Of the 42 studies (31.6%) reporting extent of overuse of surgical procedures, most (36 [85.7%]) reported on unnecessary cesarean delivery, with estimated rates in LMICs ranging from 12% to 81%. Evidence on other surgical procedures was limited and included abdominal and percutaneous cardiovascular surgical procedures. Consequences of low-value surgical procedures included harms and costs, such as an estimated US $3.29 billion annual cost of unnecessary cesarean deliveries in China. Associated factors included private financing, and solutions included social media campaigns and multifaceted interventions such as audits, feedback, and reminders. Conclusions and Relevance This systematic review found growing evidence of overuse of surgical procedures in LMICs, which may generate significant harm and waste of limited resources; the majority of studies reporting overuse were about unnecessary cesarean delivery. Therefore, a better understanding of the problems in other surgical procedures and a robust evaluation of solutions are needed.
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- Loai Albarqouni
- Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia
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- Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia
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- Medicine & Health Sciences Faculty, Department of Medicine, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
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- Faculty of Medicine, Islamic University of Gaza, Gaza Strip, Palestine
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- School of Medicine and Dentistry, Griffith University, Sunshine Coast, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Dentistry, Griffith University, Sunshine Coast, Australia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
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- Centre for Global Health Research, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Kismu City, Kenya
- Centre for Evidence-Based Health Care, Department of Global Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University of Gaza, Gaza Strip, Palestine
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- Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia
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- Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia
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- Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia
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- Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- National Centre for Radiotherapy, Oncology and Nuclear Medicine, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, University for Development Studies–School of Medicine and Tamale Teaching Hospital, Tamale, Ghana
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- Paediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine of the University of Lagos and Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi Araba, Lagos
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia
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Nakinobe FG, Lwanga C, Ojiambo Wandera S, Kalule-Sabiti I, Mangombe K. Caesarean delivery in Uganda: Do non-clinical factors explain the trend? J Biosoc Sci 2023; 55:980-993. [PMID: 36226659 DOI: 10.1017/s0021932022000359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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The aim of this paper was to assess the association between non-clinical factors and Caesarean delivery in Uganda. Self-reported data from the individual recode file were extracted from the 2016 Uganda Demographic and Health Survey (UDHS), with a sub sample of 9929 women aged 15-49 with a recent birth in the last 5 years preceding the survey. Chi-square tests and multivariate comlementary log-log regression models were used to examine the relationship between non-clinical factors and Caesarean section delivery. About one in ten (7%) of the women aged 15-49 had Caesarean deliveries. Non-clinical factors which were significantly associated with Caesarean section delivery include advanced maternal age, having the first birth compared to subsequent births, having 1-3 children compared to 4 or more children, higher level of women's education relative to no education, being in the middle, richer, and richest wealth quintile compared to the poorest quintile. In conclusion, evidence suggests that the trend in Caesarean delivery can be attributed partially to non-clinical factors including advanced maternal age, birth order, parity, women's education level, and wealth quintile. Thus, efforts to address the trend in Caesarean section delivery, need to take account of non-clinical factors.
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- Population Studies, School of Statistics and Planning, Makerere University, Uganda
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- Population Research and Training Unit, North-West University (Mafikeng Campus), South Africa
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Kundu S, Chowdhury SSA, Hasan MT, Sharif AB. Inequalities in early initiation of breastfeeding in Bangladesh: an estimation of relative and absolute measures of inequality. Int Breastfeed J 2023; 18:46. [PMID: 37641102 PMCID: PMC10463657 DOI: 10.1186/s13006-023-00584-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Evidence suggested that inequalities based on education, wealth status, place of residence, and geographical regions significantly influence the key breastfeeding indicators including early initiation of breastfeeding. This study aimed to estimate the trends and magnitude of inequalities in early initiation of breastfeeding practice in Bangladesh from 2004 to 2017 applying both absolute and relative measures of inequality. METHODS We used data from the last five Bangladesh Demographic Health Survey (BDHS) from 2004 to 2017 to measure the inequalities in early initiation of breastfeeding practice using the WHO's Health Equity Assessment Toolkit (HEAT) software. Following summary measures were estimated to measure the inequalities: Population Attributable Risk (PAR), Population Attributable Fraction (PAF), Difference (D), and Ratio (R) where the equity dimensions were wealth status, education level, sex of child, place of residence, and subnational regions (divisions). For each measure, point estimates along with a 95% confidence interval (CI) were reported. RESULTS An uprising pattern in the prevalence of early initiation of breastfeeding was found, where early initiation of breastfeeding increased from 24.9% to 2004 to 59.0% in 2017. We found significant wealth-driven inequalities in early initiation of breastfeeding practice in every wave of survey favoring the poorest wealth quintile (in 2017, D -10.5; 95% CI -16.6 to -4.3). We also identified geographical disparities in early initiation of breastfeeding practice (in 2017, PAF 11.1; 95% CI 2.2 to 19.9) favoring the Rangpur (65.5%), and Sylhet (65.3%) divisions. Education-related disparities were observed in 2004 only, but not in later survey years, which was due to a much lower level of adherence among those with secondary or higher education. There were no significant disparities in early initiation of breastfeeding based on the urban vs. rural residence and sex of the child. CONCLUSIONS The highest attention should be placed in Bangladesh to attain the WHO's 100% recommendation of timely initiation of breastfeeding. This study emphasizes on addressing the existing socioeconomic and geographic inequalities. Awareness-raising outreach programs focusing the mothers from wealthier sub-groups and divisions with lower prevalence should be planned and implemented by the joint effort of the government and non-government organizations.
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- Satyajit Kundu
- Global Health Institute, North South University, Dhaka, 1229, Bangladesh.
- Faculty of Nutrition and Food Science, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Patuakhali, 8602, Bangladesh.
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, 1229, Bangladesh
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- Global Health Institute, North South University, Dhaka, 1229, Bangladesh
- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, 1229, Bangladesh
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Kumar P, Sharma H. Prevalence and determinants of socioeconomic inequality in caesarean section deliveries in Bangladesh: an analysis of cross-sectional data from Bangladesh Demographic Health Survey, 2017-18. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2023; 23:492. [PMID: 37403091 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-023-05782-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Caesarean section deliveries, which involve incisions in the abdomen and uterus of the mother, have been a widespread event among women with obstructed labour. The current study not only estimated the socioeconomic and demographic factors of caesarean deliveries in Bangladesh but also decomposed the existing socioeconomic inequality in caesarean deliveries. DATA AND METHODS 2017-18 Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (BDHS) data was used for this study. The adequate sample size for the analysis was 5,338 women aged 15-49 years who had given birth at a health facility for three years preceding the survey. Explanatory variables included women's age, women's educational level, women's working status, mass media exposure, body mass index (BMI), birth order, Ante Natal Care (ANC) visits, place of delivery, partner's education and occupation, religion, wealth index, place of residence, and divisions. Descriptive statistics along with bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the factors associated with the outcome variable. Concentration index and concentration curve were made to measure the socioeconomic inequality in caesarean births in Bangladesh. Further, Wagstaff decomposition analysis was used to decompose the inequalities in the study. RESULTS About one-third of the deliveries in Bangladesh were caesarean. Education of the women and the family's wealth had a positive relationship with caesarean delivery. The likelihood of caesarean delivery was 33% less among working women than those who were not working [AOR: 0.77; CI: 0.62-0.97]. Women who had mass media exposure [AOR: 1.27; CI: 0.97-1.65], overweight/obese [AOR: 1.43; CI: 1.11-1.84], first birth order, received four or more Antenatal check-ups (ANC) [AOR: 2.39; CI: 1.12-5.1], and delivered in a private health facility [AOR: 6.69; CI: 5.38-8.31] had significantly higher likelihood of caesarean delivery compared to their counterparts. About 65% of inequality was explained by place of delivery followed by wealth status of the household (about 13%). ANC visits explained about 5% of the inequality. Furthermore, the BMI status of the women had a significant contribution to caesarean births-related inequality (4%). CONCLUSION Socioeconomic inequality prevails in the caesarean deliveries in Bangladesh. The place of delivery, household wealth status, ANC visits, body mass index, women's education and mass media have been the highest contributors to the inequality. The study, through its findings, suggests that the health authorities should intervene, formulate specialized programs and spread awareness about the ill effects of caesarean deliveries amongst the most vulnerable groups of women in Bangladesh.
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- Pradeep Kumar
- Monitoring & Evaluation, Health Action Trust, Lucknow, India
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- Department of Survey Research and Data Analytics, International Institute for Population Sciences, Deonar, Mumbai, 400088, India.
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Khan MN, Islam MM, Akter S. Spatial distribution of caesarean deliveries and their determinants in Bangladesh: evidence from linked data of population and health facility survey. THE LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH. SOUTHEAST ASIA 2023; 14:100153. [PMID: 37492410 PMCID: PMC10363500 DOI: 10.1016/j.lansea.2023.100153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2023]
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Background Health facility-level factors play a crucial role in women's access to and use of caesarean section (CS) services, but lacks relevant evidence. The study aimed to understand the effects of health facility-level factors on CS delivery in Bangladesh. Methods The 2017-18 Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (2017-18 BDHS) and the 2017 Bangladesh Health Facility Survey (2017 BHFS) were linked and analysed in this study. The sample comprised of 4954 women gave at least one live birth within three years preceding the survey. The outcome variable was delivery through CS (yes, no) and the explanatory variables were health facility-level, individual-level, household-level, and community-level factors. Moran's I and Getis-Ord General G statistic were used to identify the hotspots of delivery through CS. Mixed-effect multilevel logistic regression was used to examine the association of the outcome variable with explanatory variables. Findings Around 33% of women in Bangladesh underwent CS in their most recent pregnancies. The hotspots of delivery through CS are located primarily in Rajshahi, Dhaka, and Khulna divisions. The likelihood of delivered through CS increased with the rising scores of the management (Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR), 1.83; 95% CI 1.04-2.07) and infrastructure (AOR, 3.14; 95% CI 1.40-5.12) of the nearest health facility. The readiness of health facilities to provide comprehensive obstetric care was significantly associated with an increased likelihood of delivery through CS (AOR, 2.18; 95% CI 1.15-3.28). These relationships were strong for private than non-government and government health facilities. Interpretation The proximity of comprehensive obstetric care facilities to women's residences and their readiness to provide services play critical roles in the access to and use of CS in Bangladesh. The findings highlight the importance of necessary healthcare personnel, including midwives, availability of government hospitals where undue CS are avoided, and awareness-building programmes about the adverse effects of CS delivery. Funding None.
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- Md Nuruzzaman Khan
- Department of Population Science, Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University, Mymensingh 2220, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria 3086, Australia
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- Centre for Health Equity, School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010, Australia
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Reddy B V, Desu SS, Aravindakshan R, Marimuthu Y. Factors Contributing to Rapidly Increasing Rates of Caesarean Section in Andhra Pradesh, India: A Case-Control Study. Cureus 2023; 15:e37026. [PMID: 37143633 PMCID: PMC10152772 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.37026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/04/2023] Open
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Introduction In some obstetric situations, a caesarean section (CS) can be a crucial, life-saving treatment for both the mother and the infant. Nonetheless, unnecessary CS can raise the risk of morbidity for both. The present study was conducted to study the factors associated with CS delivery and to study the patterns of utilization of health facilities by pregnant women in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. Materials and methods A community-based case-control study was done in Mangalagiri mandal, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh, India in 2022. A total of 268 mothers (134 CS and 134 normal vaginal childbirth) who delivered between 2019 to 2022 with at least one biological child less than three years of age were studied. The data was collected using a structured questionnaire. Robson's 10-Group Classification was used to differentiate the type of deliveries of the participants. A p-value less than 0.05 was considered to be significant. Results The mean age of the 268 women studied was 25.49±3.73 years. We found that 47 of the 82 (57.3%) women who went to government healthcare facilities and 87 of the 181 (48.1%) women who went to private healthcare facilities had a CS. Of the total CS studied, approximately 83.5% were emergency CSs. All four mothers who had twins had undergone CS. All women with oblique or transverse fetal lie underwent CS irrespective of parity. On multivariate analysis, participants' education status less than or equal to 10th standard was positively associated with CS and identification of complications in the third trimester by healthcare provider was significantly protective for CS. Conclusion CS rate reduction necessitates a multi-faceted strategy that includes a variety of programming initiatives. Audits of CS performed as part of health programs and other creative monitoring techniques can be useful tools for assessing the standard of maternity care, particularly emergency CS.
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Association of Maternal Anemia and Cesarean Delivery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12020490. [PMID: 36675421 PMCID: PMC9867340 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12020490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2022] [Revised: 12/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/01/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Anaemia during pregnancy is associated with an increased incidence of caesarean delivery (CD). This study was conducted to explore the association between CD and maternal anaemia. The PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane, Google, Google Scholar and ScienceDirect databases were searched for relevant studies on this topic. The assessment and review were conducted with the Joanna Briggs Institute Meta-Analysis of Statistics Assessment and Review Instrument. The studies were assessed using the modified Newcastle−Ottawa quality assessment scale. Data were collected in an Excel sheet, and the ‘meta’ package of the R 4.0.3 software was used for statistical analysis. Fourteen studies that enrolled 336,128 pregnant women were included in the meta-analysis. Women with anaemia were found to be at a higher risk for CD (OR = 1.63, 95% CI = 1.23−2.17). As heterogeneity was detected in the studies, the random-effects model was used for the pooled meta-analysis (Q = 96.7, p < 0.001). In the subgroup analysis, anaemic women were found to be at higher risk for CD in studies from both low-middle-income (7) and high-income countries (7). In meta-regression analysis, none of the investigated covariates were associated with the pooled OR of CD. This evidence demonstrates with a moderate level of certainty that anaemic pregnant women are more likely to have CD than non-anaemic pregnant women.
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Abdulla F, Hossain MM, Rahman MM, Rahman MS, Rahman A. Risk factors of caesarean deliveries in urban-rural areas of Bangladesh. FRONTIERS IN REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH 2023; 5:1101400. [PMID: 36874261 PMCID: PMC9975760 DOI: 10.3389/frph.2023.1101400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023] Open
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Background and aims The key interest of this research is to identify the causes of the ongoing increasing trends in caesarean section or C-section (CS) deliveries in both urban and rural areas of Bangladesh. Methods This study analyzed all Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (BDHS) datasets through Chi-square and z tests and the multivariable logistic regression model. Results CS deliveries were found to be more prevalent in urban than in rural areas of Bangladesh. Mothers above 19 years, above 16 years at first birth, overweight mothers, those with higher educational levels, those who received more than one antenatal care (ANC) visit, fathers having secondary/higher education degrees and employed as workers or in business, and mothers living in wealthy households in the cities of Dhaka, Khulna, Mymensingh, Rajshahi, and Rangpur divisions had a significantly higher likelihood of CS deliveries in urban areas. Contrastingly, mothers with ages between 20 and 39 years, above 20 years at first birth, normal weight/overweight mothers, those with primary to higher level of education, those in the business profession, fathers who also received primary to higher education, mothers who received more than one ANC visit, and those living in wealthy households in Dhaka, Khulna, Mymensingh, Rajshahi, and Rangpur divisions were more likely to have CS deliveries in rural areas. The 45-49 age group mothers had a five times higher likelihood of CS deliveries [odds ratio (OR): 5.39] in urban areas than in rural areas. Wealthy mothers were more likely to be CS-delivered in urban (OR: 4.84) than in rural areas (OR: 3.67). Conclusion The findings reveal a gradual upward alarming trend in CS deliveries with an unequal contribution of significant determinants in urban and rural areas of Bangladesh. Therefore, integrated community-level awareness programs are an urgent need in accordance with the findings on the risks of CS and the benefits of vaginal deliveries in this country.
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- Faruq Abdulla
- Department of Applied Health and Nutrition, RTM Al-Kabir Technical University, Sylhet, Bangladesh
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- Department of Statistics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Bangladesh.,School of Mathematics, Statistics & Physics, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Department of Statistics, Faculty of Sciences, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh
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- School of Computing, Mathematics and Engineering, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia
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Akter E, Hossain AT, Rahman AE, Ahmed A, Tahsina T, Tanwi TS, Nusrat N, Nahar Q, Arifeen SE, Chowdhury ME. Levels and determinants of quality antenatal care in Bangladesh: Evidence from the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0269767. [PMID: 37134074 PMCID: PMC10155983 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0269767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2022] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Assessing the quality of antenatal care (ANC) is imperative for improving care provisions during pregnancy to ensure the health of mother and baby. In Bangladesh, there is a dearth of research on ANC quality using nationally representative data to understand its levels and determinants. Thus, the current study aimed to assess ANC quality and identify the sociodemographic factors associated with the usage of quality ANC services in Bangladesh. METHODS Secondary data analysis was conducted using the last two Bangladesh Demographic and Health Surveys (BDHSs) from 2014 and 2017-18. A total of 8,277 ever-married women were included in the analysis (3,631 from 2014 and 4,646 from 2017-18). The quality ANC index was constructed using a principal component analysis on the following ANC components: weight and blood pressure measurements, blood and urine test results, counselling about pregnancy complications and completion of a minimum of four ANC visits, one of which was performed by a medically trained provider. Multinomial logistic regression was used to determine the strength of the association. RESULTS The percentage of mothers who received all components of quality ANC increased from about 13% in 2014 to 18% in 2017-18 (p < 0.001). Women from the poorest group, those in rural areas, with no education, a high birth order and no media exposure were less likely to receive high-quality ANC than those from the richest group, those from urban areas, with a higher level of education, a low birth order and media exposure, respectively. CONCLUSION Although the quality of ANC improved from 2014 to 2017-18, it remains poor in Bangladesh. Therefore, there is a need to develop targeted interventions for different socio-demographic groups to improve the overall quality of ANC. Future interventions should address both the demand and supply-side perspectives.
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- Ema Akter
- Maternal and Child Health Division (MCHD), International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Maternal and Child Health Division (MCHD), International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Maternal and Child Health Division (MCHD), International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Maternal and Child Health Division (MCHD), International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Maternal and Child Health Division (MCHD), International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Maternal and Child Health Division (MCHD), International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Maternal and Child Health Division (MCHD), International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Maternal and Child Health Division (MCHD), International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Maternal and Child Health Division (MCHD), International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Health System and Population Studies Division (HSPSD), International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Rahman AE, Perkins J, Hossain AT, Banik G, Jabeen S, Wall S, Arifeen SE. Unpacking cesarean in rural Bangladesh: Who, what, when, and where. Birth 2022; 49:709-718. [PMID: 35347769 DOI: 10.1111/birt.12636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2020] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Bangladesh has experienced an alarming increase in birth through cesarean over the last decade. In this article, we examine rural Bangladeshi women's reporting of why they underwent cesarean, who proposed the cesarean, and when in the process, the decision for a surgical birth was made. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional household survey of 2299 women in Kushtia district. Of these, 1233 who gave birth through cesarean completed a supplemental questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were used to report cesarean rates, which were disaggregated by sociodemographic characteristics and by antenatal care contacts with health services. We analyzed women's reported reasons for having a cesarean, when the decision was taken, and who proposed the intervention. FINDINGS Over half (54%) of women gave birth through cesarean. The proportion of cesareans was significantly higher among women with higher educational attainment, higher socioeconomic status, and increased antenatal care during pregnancy, particularly if this care was sought in private facilities (P < .05). Women reported that health service providers primarily proposed the cesarean (73%), followed by family members (21%) and finally, the birthing person themselves (6%). With respect to the reasons for cesarean, 34% of women reported nonmedical reasons (convenience and avoidance of labor pain), and 44% mentioned only medical reasons. Over half of the women reported that the decision to undergo a cesarean was made on the day of birth. CONCLUSIONS Women in rural Bangladesh often report avoidable reasons for cesarean. Better regulation of cesarean services in both public and private health services, as well as improved counseling of women with respect to cesarean indications and their consequences, is recommended.
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- Ahmed Ehsanur Rahman
- International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Dhaka, Bangladesh.,University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Saving Newborn Lives, Save the Children, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Saving Newborn Lives, Save the Children, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Factors associated with cesarean delivery in Bangladesh: A Multilevel Modeling. SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE 2022; 34:100792. [DOI: 10.1016/j.srhc.2022.100792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2021] [Revised: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Abdel-Rahman ME, Thalib L, Rayis DA. Caesarean section in Sudan: findings from nationwide household surveys on rates, trends, and geographic and sociodemographic variability. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2022; 22:716. [PMID: 36127631 PMCID: PMC9487139 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-022-04995-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Medically unjustifiable caesarean section (CS) deliveries have been rising rapidly in many developed countries over the last three decades. While many developing countries show rates beyond optimal levels, few poorer countries appear to have sub-optimal obstetric care in relation to essential surgeries. The objective of this study is to document the rates of CS delivery, its time trend, and geographic and sociodemographic variability in Sudan. Methods We utilized a number of Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS) conducted in 2014, 2010, and 2006 to quantify CS rates per 1000 live births. We also documented absolute changes in rates over three-time points and variation in CS rates across geographic regions and areas of residence. Results Over a decade, CS rates in Sudan increased steadily from 4.3% in 2006 to 6.7% in 2010 and 9.1% in 2014. During this period, CS rates varied considerably across regions showing higher rates in the Northern region (7–25%) and lower rates in Darfur (2–3%). Urban areas experienced rapidly increasing rates (6–14%), while rural areas showed negligible changes to absolute CS rates over time (5–7%). We also found geographic regions, maternal age, maternal education, receiving antenatal care, and birth order of the child were important determinants of CS in Sudan. Conclusion Sudan may be facing a double burden of problems associated with surgical interventions for childbirth. While the wealthier parts of Sudan are experiencing a rapid surge in CS, some poor parts of rural Sudan may not be getting the essential surgical intervention for birth when mandated. Urgent improvement to obstetric care and the development of appropriate public health interventions that focus on regional disparities are warranted.
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- Manar E Abdel-Rahman
- Department of Public Health, College of Health Science, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.
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- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul Aydın University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan
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Islam MM, Noor FM. Prevalence and factors of cesarean delivery among Bangladeshi reproductive aged women: evidence from multiple Indicator cluster survey 2019 data. J Public Health (Oxf) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10389-021-01551-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Islam MS, Awal MA, Laboni JN, Pinki FT, Karmokar S, Mumenin KM, Al-Ahmadi S, Rahman MA, Hossain MS, Mirjalili S. HGSORF: Henry Gas Solubility Optimization-based Random Forest for C-Section prediction and XAI-based cause analysis. Comput Biol Med 2022; 147:105671. [DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2022.105671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2021] [Revised: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Gai Tobe R, Haque SE, Mubassara S, Rahman R, Ikegami K, Mori R. Maternal and child health handbook to improve continuum of maternal and child care in rural Bangladesh: Findings of a cluster randomized controlled trial. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0266074. [PMID: 35385542 PMCID: PMC8986009 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0266074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2020] [Accepted: 03/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of maternal and child health handbook (MCH) enhanced by mobile tools and to generate evidence informing the adoption of the program in Bangladesh. A cluster randomized controlled trial (RCT) has been implemented in Lohagora of Narail District and Dhamrai of Dhaka District. Unions of the study settings were randomly allocated in either one of three groups: (1) Intervention 1 using both mobile platform and MCH, (2) Intervention 2 using MCH alone, or (3) the Control. A total of 3,002 participants were recruited. The interventions were designed to promote two-way communications between pregnant women/their families and community health workers by an empowering approach. A total of 3,002 pregnant women were recruited. As the results, the interventions both significantly improved the utilization of CoC, although the overall proportion of CoC was relevantly low: 2.79% in the Control (95% CI: 1.37–3.54%), 6.16% in Intervention 2 (95% CI: 4.67–7.86%), and 7.89% in Intervention 1 (95% CI: 6.29–9.90%). Neonatal mortality rate with and without CoC was 5.43 per 1,000 (95% CI: 3.63–9.57 per 1,000) and 34.8 per 1,000 (95% CI: 24.3–45.4 per 1,000), respectively. Our study indicated the effectiveness of the interventions by leveraging MCH and a mobile platform to promote uptake of CoC throughout prepartum, intrapartum and postpartum/neonatal periods, potentially bringing long-lasting benefits to mothers and their offspring. The explicit approach is expected to guide policy makers to adopt MCH interventions in primary healthcare strengthening at the community level. Trial registration:UMIN000025628 Registered June 13, 2016.
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- Ruoyan Gai Tobe
- Department of Social Security Empirical Research, National Institute of Population and Social Security Research, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Health Policy, National Center for Child Health and Development, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Botany, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University NCGM Satellite, Tokyo, Japan
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- Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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Ahmed MS, Islam M, Jahan I, Shaon IF. Multilevel analysis to identify the factors associated with caesarean section in Bangladesh: evidence from a nationally representative survey. Int Health 2022; 15:30-36. [PMID: 35194644 PMCID: PMC9808510 DOI: 10.1093/inthealth/ihac006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Caesarean delivery has a significant role in reducing maternal and child death. However, unnecessary utilization has adverse health effects. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of caesarean delivery in Bangladesh. METHODS Data from the latest Bangladesh Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS, 2019) was used in this study. Since MICS data are hierarchical in nature, multilevel modelling was used. RESULTS The prevalence of caesarean section (CS) was 67.4% among Bangladeshi women. Multilevel analysis suggests the age of the women, household wealth status, utilization of antenatal care (ANC) , delivery at a health facility and division were significantly associated with CS. Women who delivered in a private health facility had the highest odds for CS (odds ratio [OR] 10.35 [95% confidence interval {CI} 8.55 to 12.54]). Women 30-34 y of age had a 36% higher likelihood of CS compared with women 15-19 y of age (OR 1.36 [95% CI 1.03 to 1.79]). The odds of CS positively increased with household wealth status. Women who had at least one ANC visit had a 1.7 times higher possibility of CS (OR 1.70 [95% CI 1.26 to 2.30]). CONCLUSIONS Policy guidelines on caesarean deliveries are urgently needed in Bangladesh to avoid unnecessary caesarean deliveries and protect mothers from the consequences.
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- Md Sabbir Ahmed
- Department of Community Health and Hygiene, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Science, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Dumki, Patuakhali-8602, Bangladesh
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- Department of Food Microbiology, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Science, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Dumki, Patuakhali-8602, Bangladesh
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- Department of Animal Nutrition, Faculty of Animal Husbandry, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202, Bangladesh
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Inequalities in women's utilization of postnatal care services in Bangladesh from 2004 to 2017. Sci Rep 2022; 12:2747. [PMID: 35177728 PMCID: PMC8854580 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-06672-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 02/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Postnatal care (PNC) is an essential component of maternity care. Appropriate and timely care immediately after childbirth can save lives and help to prevent or treat comorbidities resulting from pregnancy and childbirth. Despite its importance, PNC coverage is still low in Bangladesh. The aim of this study was to analyse the trends, inequalities, and factors associated with PNC for mothers in Bangladesh. Data from the last five Bangladesh Demographic and Health Surveys (BDHS) were used. Descriptive statistics were used to report PNC outcome rates and trends across six inequality indicators. Modified Poisson regression analyses were used to identify factors associated with PNC use in the most recent BDHS. A total of 21,240 women were included for the analysis. The rate of PNC by ‘medically trained provider’ within 2 days of birth increased between 2004 and 2017, from 16 to 52%. There were wide inequalities across socio-demographic factors. The regression analyses found women giving birth at home, women from the poorest wealth quintile and women receiving no antenatal care (ANC) were least likely to receive PNC. The findings emphasize the need to improve public health programs supporting women who have the least access to PNC. The identified inequalities can inform policy formulation to ensure more equitable provision of PNC to women in Bangladesh.
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Sultana J, Sutradhar I, Rahman MJ, Khan ANS, Chowdhury MAK, Hasib E, Chhetri C, Mahmud SMH, Kashem T, Kumar S, Myint ZT, Rahman M, Huda TMN, Arifeen SE, Billah SM. An Uninformed Decision-Making Process for Cesarean Section: A Qualitative Exploratory Study among the Slum Residents of Dhaka City, Bangladesh. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19031465. [PMID: 35162487 PMCID: PMC8835678 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19031465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2021] [Revised: 01/06/2022] [Accepted: 01/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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The decision-making process and the information flow from physicians to patients regarding deliveries through cesarean section (C-section) has not been adequately explored in Bangladeshi context. Here, we aimed to explore the extent of information received by mothers and their family members and their involvement in the decision-making process. We conducted a qualitative exploratory study in four urban slums of Dhaka city among purposively selected mothers (n = 7), who had a cesarean birth within one-year preceding data collection, and their family members (n = 12). In most cases, physicians were the primary decision-makers for C-sections. At the household level, pregnant women were excluded from some crucial steps of the decision-making process and information asymmetry was prevalent. All interviewed pregnant women attended at least one antenatal care visit; however, they neither received detailed information regarding C-sections nor attended any counseling session regarding decisions around delivery type. In some cases, pregnant women and their family members did not ask health care providers for detailed information about C-sections. Most seemed to perceive C-sections as risk-free procedures. Future research could explore the best ways to provide C-section-related information to pregnant women during the antenatal period and develop interventions to promote shared decision-making for C-sections in urban Bangladeshi slums.
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- Jesmin Sultana
- Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Mohakhali, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh; (M.R.); (T.M.N.H.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +880-1717-997-182
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- BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University, Dhaka 1213, Bangladesh; (I.S.); (M.A.K.C.)
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- International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 N Wolfe St Suite E8527, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA;
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- Maternal and Child Health Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Mohakhali, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh; (A.N.S.K.); (S.E.A.); (S.M.B.)
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- Family Health International, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh;
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- Bangladesh National Nutrition Council, Mohakhali, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh;
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- Bangladesh Palliative and Supportive Care Foundation, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh;
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- Health Systems Transformation Platform, New Delhi 110070, India;
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- Health Systems Strengthening, Community Partners International, Yangon 11201, Myanmar;
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- Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Mohakhali, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh; (M.R.); (T.M.N.H.)
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- Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Mohakhali, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh; (M.R.); (T.M.N.H.)
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- Maternal and Child Health Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Mohakhali, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh; (A.N.S.K.); (S.E.A.); (S.M.B.)
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- Maternal and Child Health Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Mohakhali, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh; (A.N.S.K.); (S.E.A.); (S.M.B.)
- Sydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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Nahar Z, Sohan M, Hossain MJ, Islam MR. Unnecessary Cesarean Section Delivery Causes Risk to Both Mother and Baby: A Commentary on Pregnancy Complications and Women’s Health. INQUIRY: THE JOURNAL OF HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATION, PROVISION, AND FINANCING 2022; 59:469580221116004. [PMID: 35920002 PMCID: PMC9358345 DOI: 10.1177/00469580221116004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
In Bangladesh, 3.6 million babies are born each year. But the country is
now facing a quickly rising rate of cesarean section (C-section)
utilization. Here about 50% of total deliveries are institutional.
Among them, two-thirds are in private care facilities, where the rate
of C-sections is very high (83%). The present C-section rate is 2.5
times higher than in the previous decades. In Bangladesh, many
physicians from private facilities are recommending C-section
regardless of the mother’s physical condition and the position of the
fetus. Therefore, mothers are more likely to choose C-section delivery
who receive antenatal care from a private facility. Moreover, several
socio-economic and demographic factors might be responsible for these
increased C-section deliveries. Also, many private hospitals prefer
C-section delivery due to their profit-making tendency. The
unnecessary C-section delivery causes risk to both mother and baby
Also, the high prevalence of C-section in Bangladesh is putting
women’s health at risk. Therefore, the government healthcare
authorities should ensure proper utilization of C-section facilities
and encourage people for normal births at any health facility. Also,
they can develop a national guideline for the use of C-sections and
normal delivery depending on the physical condition of the mother and
fetus.
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- Zabun Nahar
- University of Asia Pacific, Farmgate, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- University of Asia Pacific, Farmgate, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Haque M, Umar B. Growing concern over rising caesarean section rates: Is it a problem for low- and middle-income countries only? ADVANCES IN HUMAN BIOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.4103/aihb.aihb_148_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Das P, Samad N, Sapkota A, Al-Banna H, A Rahman NA, Ahmad R, Haque M, Godman B. Prevalence and Factors Associated With Caesarean Delivery in Nepal: Evidence From a Nationally Representative Sample. Cureus 2021; 13:e20326. [PMID: 35028222 PMCID: PMC8743029 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.20326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background Caesarian sections (CS) are life-saving management for a pregnant mother and fetus subject to obstetric complications. The World Health Organization (WHO) expected CS rates not to exceed 10 to 15 per 100 live births in any country. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of CS and its associated factors from the 2016 Nepal Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS), building on previous studies mentioned in detail in the latter part of the paper. Methods This study analyzed the secondary data from the 2016 Nepal Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS), conducted from June 19, 2016, to January 31, 2017. The survey is undertaken every five years; consequently, the data capture the information in the previous five years from the data collection period. We used the 2016 NDHS, which is implemented by the new Enumeration Area (EA) under the support of the Ministry of Health (MOH) and funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). In the rural areas, the sample is stratified and selected in two stages. In the first stage, wards are selected as the primary sampling units (PSU), with households subsequently chosen from the PSUs. In the urban areas, the sample is nominated in three stages. In the first stage, wards are selected as PSUs; in the second stage, one EA is chosen from each PSU, and finally, households are selected from the EAs. Then data were collected from the women in the reproductive age group within the selected households. Results The prevalence of CS in Nepal conforms to the WHO standard with 7.8, 7.5, and 8.1 per 100 deliveries, or 9.8, 8.9, and 9.1 per women's last births in the previous one, three, and five years, respectively. Older mothers of 30 years old or more, having high incomes, being overweight and obese, using the internet, ante-natal care (ANC) visits of more than four times, ANC by doctors, twin delivery, and having babies of 4 kg or more, had higher odds for a CS while having two or more children seemed to be protective towards CS. Conclusion These findings can be used to update health policies surrounding CS delivery to limit unnecessary CS and ensure better health as CS is not without complications.
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- Pranta Das
- Statistics, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, BGD
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- Public Health, School of Health and Allied Science, Pokhara University, Pokhara, NPL
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- Social Welfare, Institute of Social Welfare and Research, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, BGD
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- Physiology, Medical College for Women and Hospital, Dhaka, BGD
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- Pharmacology and Therapeutics, National Defence University of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, MYS
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- Centre of Medical and Bio-allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman, ARE
- Pharmacoepidemiology, Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, Glasgow, GBR
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A national assessment of elective cesarean sections in Bangladesh and the need for health literacy and accessibility. Sci Rep 2021; 11:16854. [PMID: 34413409 PMCID: PMC8376956 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-96337-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2020] [Accepted: 08/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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There has been a gradual rise in the number of cesarean sections (CSs) in Bangladesh. The present study identified the cohort of women, who were more likely to opt for an elective CS based on their sociodemographic characteristics, pre-delivery care history, and media exposure, using the Bangladesh Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey-2019. The survey stratification adjusted logistic regression model and interpretable machine learning method of building classification trees were utilized to analyze a sample of 9202 women, alongside district-wise heat maps. One-in-five births (20%) were elective CSs in the 2 years prior to the survey. Women residing in affluent households with educated house-heads, who accessed antenatal care prior to delivery (AOR 4.12; 95% CI 3.06, 5.54) with regular access to media (AOR 1.31; 95% CI 1.10, 1.56) and who owned a mobile phone (AOR 1.25; 95% CI 1.04, 1.50) were more likely to opt for elective CSs, which suggests that health access and health literacy were crucial factors in women’s mode of delivery. Spatial analyses revealed that women living in larger cities had more elective CS deliveries, pointing towards the availability of better health and access to multiple safe delivery options in peripheral areas.
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Ahmed MS. Mapping the prevalence and socioeconomic predictors of low birth weight among Bangladeshi newborns: evidence from the 2019 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey. Int Health 2021; 14:485-491. [PMID: 34347870 PMCID: PMC9450642 DOI: 10.1093/inthealth/ihab048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2021] [Revised: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Low birth weight (LBW) remains a global concern for childhood morbidity and mortality. This study examined the socioeconomic factors associated with LBW among Bangladeshi newborns and drew a district-level prevalence map. METHODS Data were extracted from the 2019 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey for Bangladesh. Multivariate logistic regression was used to identify the predictors of LBW. RESULTS The prevalence of LBW among Bangladeshi newborns was found to be 14.5%. Overall, the Eastern and South-Eastern regions had a higher burden of LBW. Mothers' educational status, mode of delivery, wealth index quintile of the household and area were identified as independent predictors of newborns' LBW. Mothers who completed primary and secondary education grades had a 1.6- and 1.3-fold higher possibility of having an LBW baby compared with those who completed higher secondary or higher educational grades (adjusted OR=1.62 and 1.32, 95% CI 1.21 to 2.18 and 1.06 to 1.65, respectively). Children belonging to the poorest households and residing in urban areas had a 1.4-fold higher likelihood of being LBW (p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS This study indicates that LBW is still highly prevalent in Bangladesh. Immediate public health action is required in the highly prevalent regions identified in this study.
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- Md Sabbir Ahmed
- Department of Community Health and Hygiene, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Science, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Dumki, Patuakhali-8602, Bangladesh
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Ahmmed F, Manik MMR, Hossain MJ. Caesarian section (CS) delivery in Bangladesh: A nationally representative cross-sectional study. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0254777. [PMID: 34265013 PMCID: PMC8282068 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0254777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2020] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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A growing trend in the caesarian section (CS) for delivery is a threat to child health as well as maternal health. This study was conducted to identify the potential socioeconomic and demographic factors associated with CS delivery in Bangladesh. Data obtained from the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (BDHS) 2014 has been used for this study. The prevalence of CS delivery among Bangladeshi mothers was 24% (Urban: 36.9%, Rural: 17.9%). A two-level logistic regression showed that mothers having delivery in the private sector or private hospital (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 38.70, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 29.58 to 50.62), mother’s age 25–35 years (AOR = 1.73, 95% CI = 1.26 to 2.37), wealth index average (AOR = 1.61, 95% CI = 1.15 to 2.27) and rich (AOR = 1.80, 95% CI = 1.29 to 2.51), antenatal visit 1–2 (AOR = 2.31, 95% CI = 1.47 to 3.64) and ≥ 3 (AOR = 3.68, 95% CI = 2.35 to 5.76), overweight mothers (AOR = 1.44, 95% CI = 1.09 to 1.90), multiple births (AOR = 3.87, 95% CI = 1.15 to 12.58), husband’s occupation professional/technical/managerial (AOR = 1.68, 95% CI = 1.15 to 2.47) were significantly more prone to CS delivery. Also, place of residence, number of family members, birth order, child’s size during birth, and divisions of Bangladesh, were potentially associated with CS delivery. The current epidemiological findings and evidence suggest adopting and implementing some urgent clinical practices and strict guidelines in the healthcare system to avoid unnecessary CS delivery in Bangladesh.
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- Foyez Ahmmed
- Department of Statistics, Comilla University, Kotbari, Cumilla, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Kizito O. Determinants of caesarean section rates in private-not-for-profit healthcare facilities: St. Joseph’s Hospital_ Kitovu. COGENT MEDICINE 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/2331205x.2021.1928939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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- Omona Kizito
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Lecturer, Uganda Martyrs University, Kampala, Uganda
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Zandkarimi E, Moghimbeigi A, Mahjub H. Assessing the Factors Affecting Cesarean Section Selection in Iranian Women Using Multilevel Count Models with Excess Zeros. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 50:816-824. [PMID: 34183932 PMCID: PMC8219618 DOI: 10.18502/ijph.v50i4.6008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Background Iran has ranked second in the frequency of cesarean delivery (CD) and this rate in 2014 has increased by 56 percent. The CD has multiple complications for the woman and newborn, and due to the women's readmission after surgery impose additional costs to the countries. Although CD has many complications and is not recommended by obstetrician and midwives; some factors affect the choice of this method of delivery. Methods We used data from the Iranian Institute for Health Sciences Research (IIHSR) in 2015. We studied the effects of factors such as socioeconomic and demographic factors and supplemental insurance status in the choice of CD. We used multilevel Zero-Inflated models for the modeling of data. Results The employed women resident in urban areas with the high-income and age greater than 34-yr old and supplemental insurance more likely chose CD. On the other hand, women with high education level, women who use at least one media (e.g. Radio, television, etc.) and women that use contraceptive methods have chosen the less CD. Conclusion Our findings highlighted the importance of supplemental insurance and socio-economic status in choosing a CD by women. However, in some cases especially in the rich class of society, the high cost of this type of delivery does not affect the choice decrease of it, and governments should adopt rigorous policies in using this method.
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- Eghbal Zandkarimi
- Departement of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Health & Research Center for Health, Safety and Environment, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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- Research Center for Health Sciences, Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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Factors associated with home births in Peru 2015-2017: A cross-sectional population-based study. Heliyon 2021; 7:e06344. [PMID: 33732920 PMCID: PMC7938233 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2020] [Revised: 01/26/2021] [Accepted: 02/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background Higher rates of maternal complications and deaths have been described in home births. However, few local studies have evaluated factors associated with home births in Peru. The study aims to determine the prevalence and factors associated with home birth in the Peruvian population. Methods A population-based analytical cross-sectional study was conducted using pooled data from the 2015–2017 Peruvian Demographic and Health Surveys. A logistic regression model was performed to calculate crude and adjusted odds ratios (aOR) for the association between sociodemographic and mother-related factors and home births. Results Seven out of every 100 births were home births. Living in a rural area (aOR = 3.10; 95% CI: 2.52–3.81), having a primary or secondary educational level, belonging to a medium or low wealth tertile, being from the rest of the Coast, Andean or Amazon regions, the second or greater number of birth order and considering the distance to the health center as problematic (aOR: 1.32; 95% CI: 1.17–1.48) were found to be associated with a higher probability of home births. Contrarily, being in the age groups of 25–34 and 35–39 years old, having a multiple pregnancy and giving birth to a medium (aOR: 0.88; 95% CI: 0.78–1.00) or large-sized newborn (aOR = 0.81; 95% CI: 0.72–0.93) were associated with a lower probability of presenting home births. Conclusions Sociodemographic factors are associated with home births in Peru. Further study of these factors is required to develop strategies specific to the needs of the population of childbearing age.
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Doraiswamy S, Billah SM, Karim F, Siraj MS, Buckingham A, Kingdon C. Physician-patient communication in decision-making about Caesarean sections in eight district hospitals in Bangladesh: a mixed-method study. Reprod Health 2021; 18:34. [PMID: 33563303 PMCID: PMC7871368 DOI: 10.1186/s12978-021-01098-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2020] [Accepted: 01/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Caesarean sections (CS) in Bangladesh have risen eight-fold in the last 15 years. Few studies have explored why. Anecdotally, physicians suggest maternal request for CS is a reason. Women and families suggest physicians influence their decision-making. The aim of this research was to understand more about the decision-making process surrounding CS by exploring physician–patient communication leading to informed-consent for the operation. Methods We conducted a mixed-method study using structured observations with the Option Grid Collaborative’s OPTION5 tool and interviews with physicians and women between July and December 2018. Study participants were recruited from eight district public-sector hospitals. Eligibility criteria for facilities was ≥ 80 births every month; and for physicians, was that they had performed CSs. Women aged ≥ 18 years, providing consent, and delivering at a facility were included in the observation component; primigravid women delivering by CS were selected for the in-depth interviews. Quantitative data from observations were analysed using descriptive statistics. Following transcription and translation, a preliminary coding framework was devised for the qualitative data analysis. We combined both inductive and deductive approaches in our thematic analysis. Results In total, 306 labour situations were observed, and interviews were conducted with 16 physicians and 32 women who delivered by CS (16 emergency CS; 16 elective CS). In 92.5% of observations of physician–patient communication in the context of labour situations, the OPTION5 mean scores were low (5–25 out of 100) for presenting options, patient partnership, describing pros/cons, eliciting patient preferences and integrating patient preferences. Interviews found that non-clinical factors prime both physicians and patients in favour of CS prior to the clinical encounter in which the decision to perform a CS is documented. These interactions were both minimal in content and limited in purpose, with consent being an artefact of a process involving little communication. Conclusions Insufficient communication between physicians and patients is one of many factors driving increasing rates of caesarean section in Bangladesh. While this single clinical encounter provides an opportunity for practice improvement, interventions are unlikley to impact rates of CS without simultaneoulsy addressing physician, patient and health system contextual factors too.
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- Maternal and Child Health Division, icddr,b, Dhaka, Bangladesh.,Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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- Maternal and Child Health Division, icddr,b, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Bhandari AKC, Dhungel B, Rahman M. Trends and correlates of cesarean section rates over two decades in Nepal. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2020; 20:763. [PMID: 33298004 PMCID: PMC7724849 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-020-03453-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2020] [Accepted: 11/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Cesarean section (CS) is a major component of emergency obstetric care. There has been a substantial rise in the rate of CS in private institutions in Nepal which might reflect the successful implementation of delivery schemes introduced by the government extended to the private organizations alternatively, it may also reflect the need for more public health care facilities to provide maternal and child health care services. Hence, the objective of this study was to examine the trends in institutional-based CS rates in Nepal along with its correlates over time. METHODS We used the National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) data collected every 5 years, from 1996 to 2016. The trend in CS rates based on five waves of NDHS data along with its correlates were examined using multivariable logistic regression models after adjusting for socio-demographics and pregnancy-related variables. RESULTS We included 20,824 reproductive-aged women who had a history of delivery within the past 5 years. The population-based CS rate increased from 0.9% in 1996 [95% CI: (0.6-1.2) %] to 10.2% in 2016 [95% CI: (8.9-11.6) %, p < 0.01] whereas the institutional-based CS rate increased from 10.4% in 1996 [95% CI: (8.3-12.9) %] to 16.4% in 2016 [95% CI: (14.5-18.5) %, p < 0.01]. Private institutions had a nearly 3-fold increase in CS rate (8.9% in 1996 [95% CI: (4.8-16.0) %] vs. 26.3% in 2016[95% CI: (21.9-31.3) %]. This was also evident in the trend analysis where the odds of having CS was 3.58 times higher [95% CI: (1.83-7.00), p < 0.01] in 2016 than in 1996 in the private sectors, while there was no evidence of an increase in public hospitals (10.9% in 1996 to 12.9% in 2016; p for trend > 0.05). Education of women, residence, wealth index, parity and place of delivery were significantly associated with the CS rate. CONCLUSION Nepal has observed a substantial increase in cesarean delivery over the 20 years, which might indicate a successful implementation of the safe motherhood program in addressing the Millennium Development Goals and Universal Health Care agenda on maternal and child health. However, the Nepal government should examine existing disparities in accessibility of emergency obstetric care services, such as differences in CS between public and private sectors, and promote equity in maternal and child health care services accessibility and utilization.
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- Aliza K. C. Bhandari
- St. Luke’s International University Graduate School of Public Health, Tokyo, Japan
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- St. Luke’s International University Graduate School of Public Health, Tokyo, Japan
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- St. Luke’s International University Graduate School of Public Health, Tokyo, Japan
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Hasan E, Khanam M, Shimul SN. Socio-economic inequalities in overweight and obesity among women of reproductive age in Bangladesh: a decomposition approach. BMC WOMENS HEALTH 2020; 20:263. [PMID: 33243211 PMCID: PMC7691075 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-020-01135-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2020] [Accepted: 11/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Overweight and obesity of women is a growing concern all over the world. However, an understanding on the socio-economic inequalities in overweight and obesity of women received little attention, especially in the context of Bangladesh. Therefore, the objective of this study was to measure the inequality in overweight and obesity among women of reproductive age in Bangladesh as well as to explore the effect of various socio-economic factors on this inequality. METHODS This study used data from the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey 2014 which is a nationally representative data. The concentration index of overweight and obesity was applied to measure the extent of socio-economic inequality. Finally, the concertation index was decomposed in order to understand the contribution of different socio-economic variables in inequality in overweight and obesity of women. RESULTS This study included a total of 16,624 women of reproductive age. The study found that the prevalence of overweight was about 29% and the rate of obesity was approximately 11%. The value of concentration index for overweight and obesity was 0.37 (p < 0.001). This study also observed that about 52% inequality was explained by household's wealth status followed by watching television (25%), husband/partner's educational status (around 7%), women's educational status (about 5%), place of residence (approximately 4%). CONCLUSIONS This study found notable level of overweight and obesity among the women of Bangladesh. Various socio-economic factors like wealth status, education levels of women and partners, urban settings, women watching television predominantly contributed to the inequality in overweight and obesity among women of reproductive age. Therefore, the study suggests adopting necessary interventions targeting the women of higher socio-economic status to reduce the risk of life-threatening problems caused by overweight and obesity.
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- Emran Hasan
- Department of Economics, Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), Dhaka, 1216, Bangladesh
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- Institute of Health Economics, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh.
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- Institute of Health Economics, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh
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Sk R. Does delivery in private hospitals contribute largely to Caesarean Section births? A path analysis using generalised structural equation modelling. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0239649. [PMID: 33031397 PMCID: PMC7544137 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0239649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2019] [Accepted: 09/11/2020] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The rate of Caesarean Section (CS) deliveries has shown an alarming rise in recent years. CS is a surgical procedure used when there is apprehension of risk to the life of mother or baby in case of vaginal delivery, but its rates higher than 10-15 per cent are not justifiable. It is well recognised that a CS delivery could have a large number of adverse impacts on women and infants. Several studies, especially in developing countries, have revealed that delivery in private hospitals is one of the most contributing factors in CS deliveries. The present study conceptualises a causal pathway in which the possible risk factors, socio-economic, maternal and pregnancy-related, as well as institutional, influence the chances of CS delivery. It is hypothesised that certain factors would contribute to CS deliveries largely indirectly through the place of delivery, that is, either a public or private institution. METHODS AND FINDINGS To test the hypotheses, this study analysed 146,280 most recent live births delivered in hospitals during the five years preceding the fourth round of India's National Family Health Survey (NFHS-4), carried out during 2015-2016. The analysis, using generalised structural equation modelling (GSEM), revealed that many exogenous variables considered in the path models influence CS deliveries significantly, directly and/or indirectly through the place of delivery factor. Prominent among these are wealth index and receiving ANC services at only private hospitals; the total effects of these variables are even higher than the direct/total effect of place of delivery. CONCLUSION From this finding, it could be said that the place of delivery is a proximate determinant of a CS delivery or a mediator of other co-factors. Interventions to curb higher CS deliveries should be focused on improving the quality of public health sectors and on developing protocols for CS deliveries.
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- Rayhan Sk
- Centre for the Study of Regional Development, School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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Prevalence, Indications, and Community Perceptions of Caesarean Section Delivery in Ngora District, Eastern Uganda: Mixed Method Study. Obstet Gynecol Int 2020; 2020:5036260. [PMID: 32765611 PMCID: PMC7387994 DOI: 10.1155/2020/5036260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2020] [Accepted: 06/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background Uganda has a high maternal mortality ratio (MMR) of 336/100,000 live births. Caesarean section is fundamental in achieving equity and equality in emergency obstetric care services. Despite it being a lifesaving intervention, it is associated with risks. There has been a surge in caesarean section rates in some areas, yet others remain underserved. Studies have shown that rates exceeding 15% do not improve maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Our study aimed at determining the prevalence, indications, and community perceptions of caesarean section delivery in Eastern Uganda. Methods and Materials It was both health facility and commuity based cross-sectional descriptive study in Ngora district, Eastern Uganda. Mixed methods of data collection were employed in which quantitative data were collected by retrospectively reviewing all charts of all the mothers that had delivered at the two comprehensive emergency obstetric care service facilities between April 2018 and March 2019. Qualitative data were collected by focus group discussions till point of saturation. Data were entered into EpiData (version 3.1) and analyzed using SPSS software (version 24). Qualitative data analysis was done by transcribing and translating into English verbatim and then analyzed into themes and subthemes with the help of NVIVO 12. Results Of the total 2573 deliveries, 14% (357/2573) were by CS. The major single indications were obstructed labour 17.9%, fetal distress 15.3%, big baby 11.6%, and cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD) 11%. Although appreciated as lifesaving for young mothers, those with diseases and recurrent intrauterine fetal demise, others considered CS a curse, marriage-breaker, misfortune, money-maker and a sign of incompetent health workers, and being for the lazy women and the rich civil servants. The rise was also attributed to intramuscular injections and contraceptive use. Overall, vaginal delivery was the preferred route. Conclusion Several misconceptions that could hinder access to CS were found which calls for more counseling and male involvement. Although facility based, the rate is higher than the desired 5–15%. It is higher than the projected increase of 36% by 2021. It highlights the need for male involvement during counseling and consent for CS and concerted efforts to demystify community misconceptions about women that undergo CS. These misconceptions may be a hindrance to access to CS.
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Prevalence and factors associated with caesarean section in four Hard-to-Reach areas of Bangladesh: Findings from a cross-sectional survey. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0234249. [PMID: 32516321 PMCID: PMC7282647 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0234249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2019] [Accepted: 05/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Caesarean section (C-section) is a major obstetric life-saving intervention for the prevention of pregnancy and childbirth related complications. Globally C-section is increasing, as well as in Bangladesh. This study identifies the prevalence of C-section and socio-economic and health care seeking related determinants of C-section among women living in hard-to-reach (HtR) areas in Bangladesh. METHODS A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a structured questionnaire between August and December 2017 at four distinct types of HtR areas of Bangladesh, namely coastal, hilly, haor (wetland), and char areas (shallow land-mass rising out of a river). Total 2,768 women of 15-49 years of age and who had delivery within one year prior to data collection were interviewed. For the analysis of determinants of C- section, the explanatory variables were maternal age, educational status of women and their husbands, women's religion, employment status and access to mobile phone, wealth index of the household, distance to the nearest health facility from the household, the number of ANC visits and presence of complications during pregnancy and the last childbirth. Logistic regression model was run among 850 women, who had facility delivery. Variables found significantly associated with the outcome (C-section) in bivariate analysis were included in the multivariable logistic model. A p-value <0.05 was considered as statistically significant in the analyses. RESULTS Of the 2,768 women included in the study, 13% had C-sections. The mean (±SD) age of respondents was 25.4 (± 0.1) years. The adjusted prevalence of C-section was 13.1 times higher among women who had their delivery in private facilities than women who delivered in public facilities (Adjusted Odds Ratio, AOR: 13.1; 95% CI 8.6-19.9; p-value: <0.001). Women from haor area and coastal area had 4.7 times (AOR: 4.7; 95% CI 2.4-9.4; p value: <0.001) and 6.8 times (AOR: 6.8; 95% CI 3.6-12.8; p value: <0.001) more chance of having C-section, respectively, than women living in char area. Among women who reported complications during the last childbirth, the AOR of C-section was 3.6 times higher than those who did not report any complication (AOR: 3.6; 95% CI 2.4-5.4; p value: <0.001). CONCLUSIONS The study identifies that the prevalence of C-sections in four HtR areas of Bangladesh in substantially below the national average, although, the prevalence was higher in coastal areas than three other HtR regions. Both public and private health services for C-section should be made available and accessible in remote HtR areas for women with pregnancy complications. Establishment of an accreditation system for regulating private hospitals are needed to ensure rational use of the procedure.
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Chanda SK, Ahammed B, Howlader MH, Ashikuzzaman M, Shovo TEA, Hossain MT. Factors associating different antenatal care contacts of women: A cross-sectional analysis of Bangladesh demographic and health survey 2014 data. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0232257. [PMID: 32348364 PMCID: PMC7190106 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0232257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2020] [Accepted: 04/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Antenatal care (ANC) contacts have long been considered a critical component of the continuum of care for a pregnant mother along with the newborn baby. The latest maternal mortality survey in Bangladesh suggests that progress in reducing maternal mortality has stalled as only 37% of pregnant women have attended at least four ANC contacts. This paper aims to determine what factors are associated with ANC contacts for women in Bangladesh. We analysed the data, provided by Bangladesh demographic and health survey 2014, covering a nationally representative sample of 17,863 ever married women aged 15-49 years. A two-stage stratified cluster sampling was used to collect the data. Data derived from 4,475 mothers who gave birth in the three years preceding the survey. Descriptive, inferential, and multivariate statistical techniques were used to analyse the data. An overall 78.4% of women had ANC contacts, but the WHO recommended ≥8 ANC contacts and ANC contacts by qualified doctors were only 8% for each. The logistic regression analysis revealed that division, maternal age, women's education, husband's education, wealth index and media exposure were associated with the ANC contacts. Likewise, place of residence, women's education, religion, and wealth index were also found to be associated with the WHO recommended ANC contacts. Furthermore, the husband's education, division, religion and husband's employment showed significant associations with ANC contacts by qualified doctors. However, Bangladeshi women in general revealed an unsatisfactory level of ANC contacts, the WHO recommended as well as ANC contacts by qualified doctors. In order to improve the situation, it is necessary to follow the most recent ANC contacts recommended by the WHO and to contact the qualified doctors. Moreover, an improvement in education as well as access to information along with an increase of transports, care centres and reduction of service costs would see an improvement of ANC contacts in Bangladesh.
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- Sanjoy Kumar Chanda
- School of Healthcare, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Leeds, Leeds, England, United Kingdom
- Sociology Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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- Statistics Discipline, Science, Engineering and Technology School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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- Development Studies Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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- Development Studies Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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- Sociology Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
- School of Humanities and Social Science, Faculty of Education and Arts, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
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- Sociology Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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Begum T, Nababan H, Rahman A, Islam MR, Adams A, Anwar I. Monitoring caesarean births using the Robson ten group classification system: A cross-sectional survey of private for-profit facilities in urban Bangladesh. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0220693. [PMID: 31393926 PMCID: PMC6687131 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0220693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2019] [Accepted: 07/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Globally, Caesarean section (CS) rates are mounting and currently exceed the safe upper limit of 15%. Monitoring CS rates using clinical indications and obstetric sub-group analysis could confirm that women in need have been served. In Bangladesh, the reported CS rate was 31% in 2016, and almost twice that rate in urban settings. Delivering in the private healthcare sector was a strong determinant. This study uses Robson Ten Group Classification System (TGCS) to report CS rates in urban Bangladesh. The clinical causes and determining factors for CS births have also been examined. METHODS This record linkage cross-sectional survey was undertaken in 34 urban for-profit private hospitals having CS facilities during the period June to August 2015. Data were supplied by inpatient case records and operation theatre registers. Descriptive analyses were performed to calculate the relative size of each group; the group-specific CS rate, and group contribution to total CS and overall CS rate. CS indications were grouped into eleven categories using ICD 10 codes. Binary logistic regression was performed to explore the determinants of CS. RESULTS Out of 1307 births, delivery by CS occurred in 1077 (82%). Three obstetric groups contributed the most to overall CS rate: previous CS (24%), preterm (23%) and term elective groups (22%). The major clinical indications for CS were previous CS (35%), prolonged and obstructed labor (15%), fetal distress (11%) and amniotic fluid disorder (11%). Multiple gestation, non-cephalic presentation, previous bad obstetric history were positive predictors while oxytocin used for labour induction and increased parity were negative predictors of CS. CONCLUSIONS As the first ever study in urban private for-profit health facilities in Bangladesh, this study usefully identifies the burden of CS and where to intervene. Engagement of multiple stakeholders including the private sector is crucial in planning effective strategies for safe reduction of CS.
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- Tahmina Begum
- Health Systems and Population Studies Division, icddr,b, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- The Institute for Social Science Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Nossal Institute for Global Health, School of Population and Global Health, the University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Health Systems and Population Studies Division, icddr,b, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Health Systems and Population Studies Division, icddr,b, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Health Systems and Population Studies Division, icddr,b, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Department of International Health, Georgetown University, Washington, United States of America
- James P Grant School of Public Health, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Health Systems and Population Studies Division, icddr,b, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Perkins JE, Rahman AE, Siddique AB, Haider MR, Banik G, Tahsina T, Arifeen SE. Opting for home birth in rural Bangladesh: An assessment of the current status and reasons. Birth 2019; 46:362-370. [PMID: 30379351 DOI: 10.1111/birt.12404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2018] [Revised: 09/26/2018] [Accepted: 10/01/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND In Bangladesh, over half of women give birth at home, generally without the support of a skilled birth attendant. In this article, we examined the decision-making around birthplace and explored the reported reasons of preferring home birth over facility birth in a rural district of Bangladesh. METHODS A cross-sectional household survey with 1367 women was conducted in Brahmanbaria district. Choice of birthplace and actual place of birth were the main outcomes of interest. Associations between the outcomes of interest and background characteristics were analyzed through binary logistic regression. Effects of the covariates and confounders were adjusted through multiple logistic regression. RESULTS Sixty-four percent of women planned to give birth at home, and 62% gave birth at home. Planning to give birth at home was significantly associated with eventually giving birth at home (AOR [CI]: 4.93 [3.79-6.43]). Multiparous women and women from larger households were significantly more likely to give birth at home, whereas more educated and wealthier women and those attending antenatal care were significantly less likely to give birth at home. The main reported reasons for home birth were perceived lack of importance of facility birth, financial reasons, fear of cesarean section, and not being permitted by a husband of other family member to seek facility birth. CONCLUSIONS Home is the preferred birthplace and main actual place of birth in rural Bangladesh. The maternal health program of Bangladesh should look critically at the preferences of women and reasons for those preferences for further promotion of skilled attendance at birth in rural settings.
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- University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.,Maternal and Child Health Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (ICDDR,B), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Maternal and Child Health Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (ICDDR,B), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Maternal and Child Health Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (ICDDR,B), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Maternal and Child Health Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (ICDDR,B), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Maternal and Child Health Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (ICDDR,B), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Haider MR, Rahman MM, Moinuddin M, Rahman AE, Ahmed S, Khan MM. Ever-increasing Caesarean section and its economic burden in Bangladesh. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0208623. [PMID: 30532194 PMCID: PMC6287834 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0208623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2018] [Accepted: 11/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Cesarean Section (CS) delivery has been increasing rapidly worldwide and Bangladesh is no exception. In Bangladesh, the CS rate has increased from about 3% in 2000 to about 24% in 2014. This study examines trend in CS in Bangladesh over the last fifteen years and implications of this increasing CS rates on health care expenditures. METHODS Birth data from Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (BDHS) for the years 2000-2014 have been used for the trend analysis and 2010 Bangladesh Maternal Mortality Survey (BMMS) data were used for estimating health care expenditure associated with CS. RESULTS Although the share of institutional deliveries increased four times over the years 2000 to 2014, the CS deliveries increased eightfold. In 2000, only 33% of institutional deliveries were conducted through CS and the rate increased to 63% in 2014. Average medical care expenditure for a CS delivery in Bangladesh was about BDT 22,085 (USD 276) in 2010 while the cost of a normal delivery was BDT 3,565 (USD 45). Health care expenditure due to CS deliveries accounted for about 66.5% of total expenditure on all deliveries in Bangladesh in 2010. About 10.3% of Total Health Expenditure (THE) in 2010 was due to delivery costs, while CS costs contribute to 6.9% of THE and rapid increase in CS deliveries will mean that delivering babies will represent even a higher proportion of THE in the future despite declining crude birth rate. CONCLUSION High CS delivery rate and the negative health outcomes associated with the procedure on mothers and child births incur huge economic burden on the families. This is creating inappropriate allocation of scarce resources in the poor economy like Bangladesh. Therefore it is important to control this unnecessary CS practices by the health providers by introducing litigation and special guidelines in the health policy.
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- Mohammad Rifat Haider
- Department of Health Promotion, Education and Behavior, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, United States of America
- Department of Health Services Policy and Management, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, United States of America
- Department of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Health Promotion, Education and Behavior, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, United States of America
- Maternal and Child Health Division (MCHD), International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Maternal and Child Health Division (MCHD), International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Department of Statistical Science, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Maternal and Child Health Division (MCHD), International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Health Services Policy and Management, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, United States of America
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