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Research Article: Prediction of Emergency Cesarean Section Using Detectable Maternal and Fetal Characteristics Among Saudi Women

Date Published: 2023-08-08

Abstract:
Cesarean section (CS) is the most performed major operation in obstetric practice around the globe. Worldwide rate of CS, according to the latest estimate, is %, with the lowest rate of % in Sub-Saharan Africa and the highest rate of .% in Latin America and the Caribbean. It has been estimated that by the year more than million births will be by CS and the rate of cesarean birth will increase to %. In Saudi Arabia, the CS rate is estimated at –%., The World Health Organization (WHO) recommendation on the rate of CS in a population of –%, has been challenged repeatedly., In the WHO released a statement recommending the use of Robson classification by all obstetrics units worldwide to provide data and evidence on a realistic recommended rate for CS. Such evidence may help in reducing the burden of unmet need of CS in many low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), as well as reduce the burden of overuse of CS.

Introduction:
Cesarean section (CS) is the most performed major operation in obstetric practice around the globe. Worldwide rate of CS, according to the latest estimate, is %, with the lowest rate of % in Sub-Saharan Africa and the highest rate of .% in Latin America and the Caribbean. It has been estimated that by the year more than million births will be by CS and the rate of cesarean birth will increase to %. In Saudi Arabia, the CS rate is estimated at –%. , The World Health Organization (WHO) recommendation on the rate of…

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