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Trend, prevalence and predictors of successful vaginal birth after caesarean section in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Bikila BalisHabtamu BekeleAboma Diriba HundeLemesa AbdisaMagarsa Lami Dabalo
Published in: International health (2023)
Meta-analyses and sensitivity analyses showed the stability of the pooled odds ratios and the funnel plots did not show publication bias. The pooled prevalence of successful VBAC was relatively low compared with existing evidence. However, the rate was increasing over the last 3 decades, which implies it needs more strengthening and focus to decrease maternal morbidity and mortality by CS complications. Promoting VBAC by emphasizing factors favourable for its success during counselling mothers who previously delivered by CS to enhance the prevalence of VBAC.
Keyphrases
  • risk factors
  • systematic review
  • randomized controlled trial
  • pregnant women
  • body mass index
  • physical activity
  • smoking cessation
  • gestational age
  • open label