A case-control study of factors associated with caesarean sections at health facilities in Kabarole District, Western Uganda, 2016

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: World Health Organization estimates that the appropriate caesarean section rates should range from 10% to 15% at the population level. There is limited access and utilisation of caesarean section services in Uganda. This case-control study explored factors associated with caesarean section delivery, focusing on service-related and individual level factors.

Keywords

• caesarean section
• determinants
• case-control
• western uganda