Cesarean Section Rate and Trend at Nakorn Panom Hospital, 1993-1999

Abstract

Objective To assess the cesarean section rates and trend in Nakorn Panom Hospital.  

Subjects Women who delivered their babies at Nakorn Panom Hospital from January 1, 1993 to December 31, 1999.

Results There were 22421 deliveries in the 7-year period with 8.2% Cesarean section rate. Cesarean section rates varied between 7.8% and 8.7%. Previous Cesarean section, cephalopelvic disproportion and breech presentation were the 3 most common indications for Cesarean section. The average perinatal mortality rate was 21.0 per 1000 births, ranging from 16.5 to 25.8 per 1000 total births.

Conclusion Cesarean section rate at Nakorn Panom Hospital was significantly lower than national figure with a relatively stable trend.