MANDATORY SECOND OPINION TO REDUCE CAESAREAN SECTION RATE AMONG LOW-RISK PREGNANT WOMEN AT A PRIVATE TERTIARY HOSPITAL: AN ANALYSIS USING WHO ROBSON CLASSIFICATION.

Author

GREGORY NTIYAKUNZE

Date of Award

2024

Degree Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Master of Medicine (MMed)

First Advisor

Dr. Miriam Mgonja

Second Advisor

Dr Muzdalifat Abeid

Third Advisor

Prof. Tumbwene Mwansiya

Abstract

v> The caesarean section rate has increased globally, even among low-risk obstetric deliveries. Consequently, mothers and babies are exposed to potential complications associated with caesarean sections. Therefore, the World Health Organization has introduced measures to reduce unnecessary caesarean sections, including a globally accepted classification system for all deliveries Robson's system and recommended safe non-medical interventions, such as mandatory second opinions prior to caesarean sections

Recommended Citation

NTIYAKUNZE, G. (2024). MANDATORY SECOND OPINION TO REDUCE CAESAREAN SECTION RATE AMONG LOW-RISK PREGNANT WOMEN AT A PRIVATE TERTIARY HOSPITAL: AN ANALYSIS USING WHO ROBSON CLASSIFICATION.. .
Available at: https://ecommons.aku.edu/etd_tz_mc_m-obsgyn/3