Predictors and trends of Caesarean section and breastfeeding in the Eastern Mediterranean region: Data from the cross-sectional Cyprus Women's Health Research (COHERE) Initiative.
Bethan SwiftBahar TaneriIlgin CagnanChristian M BeckerKrina T ZondervanMaria A QuigleyNilufer RahmiogluPublished in: PloS one (2023)
Prevalence of C-section in this population is much higher than WHO recommendations. Public awareness campaigns surrounding choice during pregnancy and change in legal framework to allow for midwife-led continuity models of birthing care should be implemented. Further research is required to understand the reasons and drivers behind this high rate.
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