Indications of Caeserian Section as a mode of Delivery among Mothers at a Private Tertiary Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya

Margaret Thagichu, Bernard Wambua Mbithi, Jane Karonjo

Abstract: Introduction Caesarean Section (C/S) rates are on the increase in many countries with good access to quality health care. Study objective To determine the indications of C/S as a mode of delivery among mothers at the Mater Hospital, Kenya. Methods Cross-sectional study design was used to collect data from the respondents. Results The indications of C/S included mal-presentation (p=0.006), fetal distress, (p=0.0001), previous scar (p=0.001), hypertension (0.0001), failed induction (p=0001), prolonged labor (p=0.0001), previous bad outcome (p=0.0001) and gestational diabetes (p=0.0001). Conclusion The hospital needs to initiate programmes to mitigate against the C/S deliveries that can be prevented during the pregnancy.

Keywords: Caeserian section, indications, Rates, labour, mothers

How to Cite?: Margaret Thagichu, Bernard Wambua Mbithi, Jane Karonjo, "Indications of Caeserian Section as a mode of Delivery among Mothers at a Private Tertiary Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya", Volume 6 Issue 2, February 2017, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1312-1315, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART2017981, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART2017981