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Anita J Gagnon1, Andrea Van Hulst, Lisa Merry

  • 1Ingram School of Nursing and Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, McGill University, Montreal, Canada. anita.gagnon@mcgill.ca

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Cesarean section rates vary significantly for immigrant women in Canada. Refugee status and region of origin, particularly from South East/Central Asia, are key factors influencing delivery outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Sociology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Cesarean section (CS) rates are a significant public health concern globally.
  • Understanding disparities in CS rates among diverse populations is crucial for equitable healthcare.
  • Migration status is increasingly recognized as a factor influencing health outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate differences in cesarean section rates among childbearing women in Canada.
  • To examine these differences based on selected migration indicators, including status and region of origin.

Main Methods:

  • Secondary analysis of data from 3,500 low-risk women who gave birth in major Canadian cities.
  • Categorization of women by migration status: non-refugee immigrant, asylum seeker, refugee, and Canadian-born.
  • Stratified analyses were performed based on source country world region and time since migration.

Main Results:

  • Significant variations in CS rates were observed based on migration status and region of origin.
  • Refugee women from South East/Central Asia had higher CS rates (56.7%) compared to Canadian-born women (25.4%).
  • Refugee women from Latin America had lower CS rates (10.5%) compared to Canadian-born women.

Conclusions:

  • Migration status, specific source regions, and duration of stay in Canada are significant indicators of cesarean section risk.
  • These findings highlight the need for culturally sensitive and tailored obstetric care for migrant populations.
  • Further research is warranted to explore the underlying determinants of these observed disparities.