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Rising caesarean section rates and factors affecting women's decision-making about mode of birth in Indonesia: a longitudinal qualitative study.

Rana Islamiah ZahrohAlya HazfiariniMoya Ad MartiningtyasFitriana Murriya EkawatiOva EmiliaMarc CheongAna Pilar BetranCaroline S E HomerMeghan A Bohren
Published in: BMJ global health (2024)
Our study shows that despite rising CS rates, Indonesian women prefer vaginal birth. This highlights the need for better communication strategies and evidence-based information from healthcare providers. Given the rising popularity of ERACS, more work is urgently needed to standardise and regulate its use.
Keyphrases
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • polycystic ovary syndrome
  • healthcare
  • decision making
  • gestational age
  • cervical cancer screening
  • breast cancer risk
  • health information
  • insulin resistance
  • metabolic syndrome
  • skeletal muscle