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  • Epidemiology
  • Geospatial Analysis

Background:

  • Caesarean delivery rates exhibit significant geographic variation.
  • Understanding county-level factors influencing these rates is crucial for targeted interventions.
  • Previous research has not fully explored spatial clustering of caesarean rates at the county level.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate variations in caesarean delivery rates across Georgia counties.
  • To identify geographic clustering of primary and repeat caesarean rates.
  • To determine associations between county-level characteristics and caesarean rate clusters.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective, observational study design.
  • Calculation of primary and repeat caesarean rates by maternal county of residence (2008-2012).
  • Application of Global Moran's I for spatial autocorrelation and clustering analysis; t-tests and chi-squared tests for characteristic comparisons.

Main Results:

  • Significant geographic clustering of caesarean delivery rates was identified (Moran's I = 0.375, p < .001).
  • Counties within high-rate clusters showed reduced access to midwives.
  • High-rate cluster counties had a higher proportion of Medicaid-paid deliveries, more births to racial/ethnic minority women, and were more likely to be rural.

Conclusions:

  • Caesarean delivery rates are spatially clustered at the county level in Georgia.
  • County-level characteristics, including socioeconomic factors, demographics, and access to care, are associated with these clusters.
  • Findings highlight the need for geographically targeted strategies to address disparities in caesarean delivery rates.