Incidence and time trend of caesarean section in maternity and child Hospital in Basrah
Joint Authors
Jeorges, Hind Elia
Ujayl, Narjis Abd al-Hasan
Source
The Medical Journal of Basrah University
Issue
Vol. 26, Issue 2 (31 Dec. 2008), pp.76-78, 3 p.
Publisher
University of Basrah College of Medicine
Publication Date
2008-12-31
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
This is a cross sectional record based study aimed at studying the incidence and trend of caesarian section in Basrah Maternity and Child Hospital during the period extending from 1997-2003.
In addition a sample of 150 women who were delivered by caesarean section in the same hospital over the period extending from the 1st of June to the 15th of September 2004 were also included to study the indication for Caesarean section.
The results of the study showed that, the overall incidence rate of caesarean section over the period 1997-2003 was 15.25%.
The annual incidence of caesarean section in the 7 years period showed a steady increase from 10.8% to 21.3%.
The commonest indication for elective caesarean section was previous two scars (33%), while for emergency cases abnormal presentation and lie was the commonest indication (27%).
American Psychological Association (APA)
Jeorges, Hind Elia& Ujayl, Narjis Abd al-Hasan. 2008. Incidence and time trend of caesarean section in maternity and child Hospital in Basrah. The Medical Journal of Basrah University،Vol. 26, no. 2, pp.76-78.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-113904
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Jeorges, Hind Elia& Ujayl, Narjis Abd al-Hasan. Incidence and time trend of caesarean section in maternity and child Hospital in Basrah. The Medical Journal of Basrah University Vol. 26, no. 2 (2008), pp.76-78.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-113904
American Medical Association (AMA)
Jeorges, Hind Elia& Ujayl, Narjis Abd al-Hasan. Incidence and time trend of caesarean section in maternity and child Hospital in Basrah. The Medical Journal of Basrah University. 2008. Vol. 26, no. 2, pp.76-78.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-113904
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 78
Record ID
BIM-113904