A cluster-randomized field trial to reduce cesarean section rates with a multifaceted intervention in Shanghai, China
Abstract Background Cesarean section (CS) rate has risen dramatically and stayed at a very high level in China over the past two to three decades. Given the short- and long-term adverse effects of CS, effective strategies are needed to reduce unnecessary CS. We aimed to evaluate whether a multifacet...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-02-01
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Series: | BMC Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-020-1491-6 |