Abstract
A growing trend in the caesarian section (CS) for delivery is a threat to child health as well as maternal health. This study was conducted to identify the potential socioeconomic and demographic factors associated with CS delivery in Bangladesh. Data obtained from the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (BDHS) 2014 has been used for this study. The prevalence of CS delivery among Bangladeshi mothers was 24% (Urban: 36.9%, Rural: 17.9%). A two-level logistic regression showed that mothers having delivery in the private sector or private hospital (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 38.70, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 29.58 to 50.62), motherâs age 25â35 years (AOR = 1.73, 95% CI = 1.26 to 2.37), wealth index average (AOR = 1.61, 95% CI = 1.15 to 2.27) and rich (AOR = 1.80, 95% CI = 1.29 to 2.51), antenatal visit 1â2 (AOR = 2.31, 95% CI = 1.47 to 3.64) and â„ 3 (AOR = 3.68, 95% CI = 2.35 to 5.76), overweight mothers (AOR = 1.44, 95% CI = 1.09 to 1.90), multiple births (AOR = 3.87, 95% CI = 1.15 to 12.58), husbandâs occupation professional/technical/managerial (AOR = 1.68, 95% CI = 1.15 to 2.47) were significantly more prone to CS delivery. Also, place of residence, number of family members, birth order, childâs size during birth, and divisions of Bangladesh, were potentially associated with CS delivery. The current epidemiological findings and evidence suggest adopting and implementing some urgent clinical practices and strict guidelines in the healthcare system to avoid unnecessary CS delivery in Bangladesh.
Highlights
Caesarian section (CS) as a mode of delivery is an essential surgical process to reduce the risks associated with childbirth, an increasing trend in CS delivery has continued to boost worries worldwide
We have found that mothers aged 25 to 35 years old had the highest rate (26.50%) of CS delivery, and mothersâ age was significantly (p < 0.01) associated with mode of delivery
Mothers who live in the urban area had a higher proportion of CS delivery (36.9%) compared to the mothers living in the rural area (17.9%), and this difference (19%) was statistically significant (p < 0.001)
Summary
CS as a mode of delivery is an essential surgical process to reduce the risks associated with childbirth, an increasing trend in CS delivery has continued to boost worries worldwide.
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