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Perspectives of Obstetricians and Midwives on the Preference for Caesarean Deliveries: A Qualitative Exploration in Andhra Pradesh, India

2025-08-01

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<title>Abstract</title> <p>Introduction: Caesarean section rates in Andhra Pradesh increased to 42.4% in 2019-21, far above the WHO-recommended 10–15% level. Although the c-sections are life-saving when medically necessary, their overuse is a cause of concern for maternal health outcomes and increased health expenditure. The present study aims to understand the perceptions of obstetricians and midwives on the ris...

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DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-6620120/v1

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