Email this article 
Hide
Show all
Original Research
Patterns of caesarean-section delivery in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Submitted: 27 July 2015 | Published: 08 July 2016
About the author(s)
Yibeltal T. Bayou, Department of Health Studies, University of South Africa, South AfricaYohana J.S. Mashalla, Department of Health Studies, University of South Africa, South Africa
Gloria Thupayagale-Tshweneagae, Department of Health Studies, University of South Africa, South Africa
Abstract
Setting: The study was conducted in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia. Specifically, it was conducted in all healthcare facilities offering maternity and obstetric services.
Objective: The objective of the study was to explore the patterns of caesarean-section (CS) delivery in Addis Ababa.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was carried out between December 2013 and January 2014. The population for the study were women aged between 15 and 19 years of age who had given birth in the last 1–3 years before the date of data collection. The Census and Survey Processing System software was used for data capturing and analysing both descriptive and inferential statistics using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 20.0.
Results: Amongst the 835 women who delivered at health facilities, 19.2% had given birth by CS. The prevalence of CS based on medical indication was 91.3%. However, 6.9% of CS performed had no medical indication. Private health facilities performed more CSs than public health facilities, 41.1% and 11.7% respectfully. CS was high amongst women of higher socioeconomic standing.
Conclusion: Overall, CS deliveries rate in Ethiopia is above the rate recommended by the World Health Organisation. Because socio-economic factors influence CS delivery, governments should play a key role in regulating performance of CSs in private institutions.
Keywords
Metrics
Total abstract views: 6425Total article views: 7040
Crossref Citations
1. Strengthening caesarean birth: Sub-Saharan Africa health system evaluation: Scoping review
Patrick Minani, Andrew Ross
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine vol: 16 issue: 1 year: 2024
doi: 10.4102/phcfm.v16i1.4128
2. Effectiveness of Leg Elevation to Prevent Spinal Anesthesia-Induced Hypotension during Cesarean Delivery in the Resource-Limited Area: Open Randomized Controlled Trial
Sofia Assen, Bedru Jemal, Adane Tesfaye
Anesthesiology Research and Practice vol: 2020 first page: 1 year: 2020
doi: 10.1155/2020/5014916
3. Prevalence, underlying causes, and determinants of maternal near miss in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Neamin Tesfay, Girmay Hailu, Dumesa Begna, Medhanye Habtetsion, Fitsum Taye, Fitsum Woldeyohannes, Ruxana Jina
Frontiers in Medicine vol: 11 year: 2024
doi: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1393118
4. Effect of transverses abdominis block and subcutaneous wound infiltration on post-operative pain analgesia after cesarean section at Hawassa University, southern Ethiopia : A prospective cohort study
Million Habtemariam, Hailemariam Muluget, Fisthum Solomon, Sleshi Hailu, Nugusu Ayalew, Zemedu Aweke
International Journal of Surgery Open vol: 26 first page: 108 year: 2020
doi: 10.1016/j.ijso.2020.08.009
5. Magnitude of cesarean-section and associated factors among diabetic mothers in Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study
Bajrond Eshetu, Bikila Balis, Woreknesh Daba, Bazie Mekonnen, Tamirat Getachew, Ephrem Yohanes Roga, Sisay Habte, Habtamu Bekele, Indeshaw Ketema, Adera Debella
Frontiers in Public Health vol: 10 year: 2022
doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.888935
6.
Magnitude and Determinants of Primary Cesarean Section Among Women Who Gave Birth in Shire, Northern Ethiopia
Addisu Alehegn Alemu, Liknaw Bewket Zeleke
Open Access Surgery vol: Volume 13 first page: 53 year: 2020
doi: 10.2147/OAS.S254758
7. Determinants of stillbirth among reviewed perinatal deaths in Ethiopia
Neamin Tesfay, Frehiwot Legesse, Mandefro Kebede, Fitsum Woldeyohannes
Frontiers in Pediatrics vol: 10 year: 2022
doi: 10.3389/fped.2022.1030981
8. Multilevel modelling of factors associated with caesarean section in Ethiopia: community based cross sectional study
Abebaw Gedef Azene, Abiba Mihret Aragaw, Mihretie Gedefaw Birlie
BMC Research Notes vol: 12 issue: 1 year: 2019
doi: 10.1186/s13104-019-4705-2
9. Prevalence and factors associated with caesarean section in Rwanda: a trend analysis of Rwanda demographic and health survey 2000 to 2019–20
Peter M. Kibe, Grace Wambura Mbuthia, Duncan N. Shikuku, Catherine Akoth, James Odhiambo Oguta, Loise Ng’ang’a, Samwel Maina Gatimu
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth vol: 22 issue: 1 year: 2022
doi: 10.1186/s12884-022-04679-y
10. Determinants of caesarean section delivery: a nationwide study in Indonesia
Aria Aulia Nastiti, Mira Triharini, Ni Komang Ayu Santika, Yulis Setiya Dewi, Najla A Barnawi, Hidayat Arifin
British Journal of Midwifery vol: 30 issue: 5 first page: 282 year: 2022
doi: 10.12968/bjom.2022.30.5.282
11. Trend, prevalence and predictors of successful vaginal birth after caesarean section in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Bikila Balis, Habtamu Bekele, Aboma Diriba Hunde, Lemesa Abdisa, Magarsa Lami
International Health vol: 16 issue: 4 first page: 371 year: 2024
doi: 10.1093/inthealth/ihad048
12. Prevalence, Indications, and Community Perceptions of Caesarean Section Delivery in Ngora District, Eastern Uganda: Mixed Method Study
Isaac Waniala, Sandra Nakiseka, Winnie Nambi, Isaac Naminya, Margret Osuban Ajeni, Jacob Iramiot, Rebecca Nekaka, Julius Nteziyaremye
Obstetrics and Gynecology International vol: 2020 first page: 1 year: 2020
doi: 10.1155/2020/5036260
13. Changing the Discourse on Caesarean Births in India: Issues emerging from NFHS-5 (2019–2021)
Shri Kant Singh, Aditi, Santosh Kumar Sharma
SN Social Sciences vol: 2 issue: 7 year: 2022
doi: 10.1007/s43545-022-00406-8
14. Cesarean section in Ethiopia: prevalence and sociodemographic characteristics
Engida Yisma, Lisa G. Smithers, John W. Lynch, Ben W. Mol
The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine vol: 32 issue: 7 first page: 1130 year: 2019
doi: 10.1080/14767058.2017.1401606
15. Prevalence of cesarean section and associated factor among women who give birth in the last one year at Butajira General Hospital, Gurage Zone, SNNPR, Ethiopia, 2019
Solomon Shit, Asefa Shifera
International Journal of Pregnancy & Child Birth vol: 6 issue: 1 first page: 16 year: 2020
doi: 10.15406/ipcb.2020.06.00188
16. Predicting factors of failed induction of labor in three hospitals of Southwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
Amare Genetu Ejigu, Shewangizaw H/mariam Lambyo
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth vol: 21 issue: 1 year: 2021
doi: 10.1186/s12884-021-03862-x
17. ATTITUDE OF ANTENATAL MOTHERS TOWARDS CAESAREAN SECTION DELIVERY
Neha Rehalia, Vivek Chaudhary
GLOBAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH ANALYSIS first page: 1 year: 2020
doi: 10.36106/gjra/7809017
18. Predictors of Non-Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery Among Mothers Who Gave Birth in Wachemo University Specialized Hospital, Hossana, Ethiopia, 2021
Temesgen Tamirat, Lonsako Abute
Patient Related Outcome Measures vol: Volume 13 first page: 9 year: 2022
doi: 10.2147/PROM.S343866
19. Assessment of Client Satisfaction on Post Cesarean Section and Associated Factors Among Delivered Mothers, 2021
Kadra Kafi Abubakar, Abdi Wariyo, Gebisa Dirirsa
INQUIRY: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing vol: 60 year: 2023
doi: 10.1177/00469580231174326
20.
Magnitude of Cesarean Section Delivery and Its Associated Factors Among Mothers Who Gave Birth at Public Hospitals in Northern Ethiopia: Institution-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Melese Ayalew, Bizatu Mengistie, Merga Dheresa, Asmamaw Demis
Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare vol: Volume 13 first page: 1563 year: 2020
doi: 10.2147/JMDH.S277747
21. Does Timing of Antenatal Care Initiation and the Contents of Care Have Effect on Caesarean Delivery in Ethiopia? Findings from Demographic and Health Survey
Getnet Gedefaw, Fikadu Waltengus, Asmamaw Demis, Animesh Jain
Journal of Environmental and Public Health vol: 2021 first page: 1 year: 2021
doi: 10.1155/2021/7756185