Prevalence and associated factors of caesarean section in Addis Ababa hospitals, Ethiopia

Abstract

The finding of this study showed that the prevalence of caesarean section was higher in women who gave birth in private health facility, mothers having risk factors, and mothers having educational status of diploma and above. Therefore, identifying risky group during antenatal care follow-up and restraining numbers of caesarean section in private health facilities is essential steps to reduce high prevalence of caesarean section.