Physician–patient communication in decision-making about Caesarean sections in eight district hospitals in Bangladesh: a mixed-method study

Abstract Background Caesarean sections (CS) in Bangladesh have risen eight-fold in the last 15 years. Few studies have explored why. Anecdotally, physicians suggest maternal request for CS is a reason. Women and families suggest physicians influence their decision-making. The aim of this research wa...

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Main Authors: Sathyanarayanan Doraiswamy, Sk Masum Billah, Farhana Karim, Md Shahjahan Siraj, Alan Buckingham, Carol Kingdon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:Reproductive Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-021-01098-8