Determinants of increased Caesarean section rate in low risk pregnancies in Belgium (CS-study)
The increase of the prevalence rate of Caesarean Sections (CS) is a worldwide phenomenon, a trend that has also been observed in Belgium. Earlier research showed that the CS percentage has increased dramatically over the last 10 years, specifically in low-risk pregnancies and remarkable differences were observed between different hospitals. Therefore, this study aimed to gain insight into the causes of this trend and explores why there are such differences between hospitals.
Funding agencies
College of Mother and Newborn
Team
Dr. An-Sofie Van Parys, Prof. Kristien Roelens, Prof. Marleen Temmerman
Coordinator
ICRH, Ghent University
Partners
University of Liege, SPE, CPIP
Period
January 01, 2008 - December 31, 2010
Project status
Project closed
Team members
Ms. Marleen Temmerman
Ms. An-Sofie Van Parys