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Multilevel modelling of factors associated with caesarean section in Ethiopia: community based cross sectional study
Abebaw Gedef Azene1, Abiba Mihret Aragaw2, Mihretie Gedefaw Birlie3
1Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. abebaw2516@gmail.com.
Objective:
The aim of this study was to identify socio-demographic and health related factors associated with caesarean section in Ethiopia.
Results:
A total of 256 mothers undergoing to CS among 7193 delivery. Average maternal age of a participant was 29.26 years and 80% of mothers having two and more children. A woman delivered in private institution was 30% (AOR = 1.29; 95% CI 1.25, 1.32) more likely undergoing CS as compared to home delivery. Factors associated with CS were higher education level (AOR = 1.09, 95% CI 1.07, 1.12), preceding birth interval (AOR = 1.01; 95% CI 1.00. 1.03), multiple pregnancy (AOR = 1.11; 95% CI 1.08, 1.15), multiple parity (AOR = 0.98; 95% CI 0.97, 0.99), large size the child (AOR = 1.01; 95% CI 1.001, 1.02), richest households (AOR = 0.98; 95% CI 0.97, 0.99), rural residence (AOR = 0.98 95% CI 0.96, 0.99) and Addis Ababa (AOR = 1.06; 95% CI 1.04,1.09). As a conclusion and recommendation, the prevalence of CS higher in private institutions and Addis Ababa, so professionals should apply CS alone medical indication.
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