An ecological study of geographic variation and factors associated with cesarean section rates in South Korea

An ecological study of geographic variation and factors associated with cesarean section rates in South Korea

Abstract Background Korea is in a condition where the impact of patient and supplier factors on cesarean section rates can be clearly described. The cesarean section rates in Korea are among the highest in the world while the number of obstetricians is decreasing sharply. This study aimed to investi...

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Main Authors: Agnus M. Kim, Jong Heon Park, Sungchan Kang, Tae Ho Yoon, Yoon Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Korea
Socioeconomic factors
Geographic variation
Cesarean section
Obstetric delivery
Deprivation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-019-2300-0

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