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[Demographic impact of cesarean section]
Enrique Rosales Aujang1, Jesús Alberto Felguérez Flores
1Servicio de Ginecología y Obstetricia, Hospital General de Zona 2 (IMSS), Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes.
Ginecologia Y Obstetricia De Mexico
|November 12, 2009
Summary
Cesarean sections in Mexico occurred at a 28% rate, influencing birth rates. Reliable contraception methods, like tubal ligation and IUDs, showed increased acceptance and impacted natality rates positively.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Public Health
- Reproductive Health
Background:
- Cesarean section is a significant factor in vital statistics related to births and deaths.
- Understanding cesarean section rates is crucial for monitoring maternal and infant health outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the frequency of cesarean sections.
- To examine changes in maternal and perinatal mortality rates.
- To investigate the relationship between cesarean sections and the use of reliable contraceptive methods.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study of patient data from the Mexican Institute of Social Insurance (IMSS) in Aguascalientes.
- Analysis of births over 20 weeks gestation and maternal/perinatal deaths from 1990-2007.
- Calculation of cesarean section rates based on annual vaginal and abdominal births.
Main Results:
- A total of 201,563 obstetrical events were recorded, with a 28% overall cesarean section rate (56,457 procedures).
- The study observed a constant increase in the acceptance of tubal ligation and intrauterine devices during the study period.
- Acceptance of bilateral tubal occlusion differed significantly between cesarean and vaginal births.
Conclusions:
- Long-term results indicate a positive influence of contraceptive method acceptance on reducing natality rates.
- Cesarean section rates and contraceptive use are interconnected factors affecting population dynamics.
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