Background: Cesarean delivery rate in Bangladesh has been increased
rapidly, from 4% in 2004 to 23% in 2014. Caesarean sections (CS) cause
severe complications and bring about bad consequences in maternal and
child health. However, the factors responsible for the increased CS rates
in Bangladesh and how the decision of CSs are made is not well
understood.
Objective of study: To identify the factors associated with the increased
CS rates in Bangladesh and to explore how the decisions of CSs are
made.
Methodology: The study is based on literature review using peer
reviewed articles and other published/unpublished literatures. The study
used the framework (adopted from Sancheeta Ghosh) to explore the
factors associated with the high CS rate.