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| 001 | CUHAS/MD/4001540/T/15 | ||
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| 041 | _aEnglish | ||
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_aMwalusambo, Erick. Sosten _921288 _dCUHAS/MD/4001540/T/15 |
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| 245 | _aPrevalence, Indications, Maternal and Fetal Outcome of Cesarean Section Among Pregnant Women Delivered at Bugando Medical Centre. | ||
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_aMwanza, Tanzania: _bCatholic University of Health and Allied Sciences [CUHAS - Bugando] : _c ©09.10.2020 |
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| 300 | _avi; 31 Pages | ||
| 300 | _aIncludes References and Appendices | ||
| 520 | _aAbstract: Background: Cesarean section is the procedure in surgery done to deliver a baby when vaginal delivery endanger the baby’s or mother life or healthy. Cesarean section is the common surgical operation now and most estimated prevalence range of 4% in Africa and 29% in Latin America and Caribbean. There have been a number of uncompulsory indications for CS like elective CS, prolonged labor and decreasing option for vaginal birth after CS for women. Also CS involves risks for adverse outcome for both mother and child. This brings negative economy and health related repercussions. Methods: This was a retrograde study which involved 339 pregnant women and was conducted at Bugando Medical Centre. The management and analysis of data was done using SPSS software version 20. The study duration started from September 2019 to November 2019, data was collected checklist and the clearance to carry out this study was sought from the joint CUHAS and BMC Research, Ethics and Review committee. Result: The prevalence of primary CS in this study was 21.8% and the leading indications were fetal distress, obstructed labor, cephalopelvic disproportion, big baby and others in that order. Fetal outcome majority had no complication with few having birth asphyxia and low APGAR score. The maternal outcome was postpartum hemoharrge. Conclusion: Based on the findings of the current study, it is recommended that there should be an innovative structured educational programme of training, seminars or workshops for healthcare providers so that they focus on the recommended indications for primary CS deliveries. This should be achieved by proper adherence to the guidelines for CS from the association and obstetricians of Tanzania. | ||
| 600 | _xObstetrics and Gynecology | ||
| 600 | _xParasitology | ||
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_a Rumanyika, Richard _919761 |
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| 700 | _aMaria Zinga | ||
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