A national assessment of elective cesarean sections in Bangladesh and the need for health literacy and accessibility

Abstract There has been a gradual rise in the number of cesarean sections (CSs) in Bangladesh. The present study identified the cohort of women, who were more likely to opt for an elective CS based on their sociodemographic characteristics, pre-delivery care history, and media exposure, using the Ba...

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Main Authors: Awan Afiaz, Anowara Rayhan Arusha, Nurjahan Ananna, Enamul Kabir, Raaj Kishore Biswas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-08-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-96337-0