Abstract:Objective To identify factors associated with selection of Caesarean section among pregnant woman Baodi District, a rural area of Tianjin City. Methods Data were obtained from the medical records of 394 women who delivered in 2012, and risk factors for Cesarean section with and without medical indications were examined. Results The ratio of cesarean section with a medical indication in Baodi district was 81.7%, including a history of previous Cesarean section (24.8%), oligohydramnios (24.8%), fetal head across the pubic symphysis positive (15.8%). Non-medical reasons accounted for 18.3% of all Cesarean section, including fear of pain (6.9%), nervousness about vaginal delivery (5.6%), over concerns from family members (3.0%). Conclusion The major medical indication for a Cesarean section in Baodi was a history of previous cesarean section, oligohydramnios, fetal head across the pubic symphysis positive. Major non-medical reasons included fear of pain, nervousness about vaginal delivery, over concerns from family members.
张欣, 兰淑海, 王葛菲. 天津市宝坻区剖宫产因素初步探讨[J]. 中国生育健康杂志, 2014, 25(3): 207-209.
ZHANG Xin, LAN Shuhai, WANG Gefei. Factors associated with selection of Caesarean section in Baodi district of Tianjin City. Chinese Journal of Reproductive Health, 2014, 25(3): 207-209.