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Corresponding Author

Mohamed Mohamed Mohamed Elaraby

Document Type

Original Article

Abstract

Background: Cesarean delivery (C-section) is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through open incisions in the abdomen and uterus.

Aim: to evaluate and assessment the causes, outcomes and cost of the Caesarean section (CS) on demand in Al-Azhar Assiut University Hospital and a private delivery centers

Patients and methods: This randomized retrospective controlled study was applied on 400 pregnant women underwent elective CS. Among women included in the study,group1 underwent elective CS in Al-Azhar Assiut university hospital (n=200) and group2 underwent elective CS in private delivery centers (n=200).

Results: No statistical significant difference among included groups in demographic data. There is Highly statistical significant (p-value < 0.001) increased percentage of obstetrician pressure in group II (24 cases, 12%) when compared with group I (0 case, 0%). Fear of pain of CS on-demand in 2 groups with no statistical significant differences between 2 groups (p-value > 0.05). Statistically significant; p-value > 0.039 increased percentage of post-partum hemorrhage in group II (21 cases, 10.5%) when compared with group I (10 cases, 5%).

Conclusion: Cesarean section on-demand were a primary choice for delivery worldwide. CS is related to the demographic-factors of pregnant-women (age, parity, willingness of delivery mode) and is affected by other people surrounding

Keywords

Caesarean section; Delivery; Egypt; pregnant

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