Exploring the impact of indication on variation in rates of intrapartum caesarean section in six Palestinian hospitals: a prospective cohort study.

Mohammed Walid ZimmoKatariina LaineSahar HassanBettina BottcherErik FosseHadil Ali-MasriKhaled ZimmoRagnhild Sørum FalkMarit LiengAse Vikanes

Published in: BMC pregnancy and childbirth (2022)

The differences in odds for intrapartum caesarean section among hospitals could not be fully explained by differences in indications. Further investigations on provider related factors as well as maternal and fetal outcomes in different hospitals are necessary.

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