Caesarean section rate evolution in Neuquén province, 2000 to 2020

Authors

  • Martín Sapag Ministerio de Salud de la Provincia del Neuquén, Argentina
  • Fernando Vargas Hospital Cutral Co-Plaza Huincul, Neuquén, Argentina
  • Denise Sacomandi Hospital Cutral Co-Plaza Huincul, Neuquén, Argentina
  • Santiago Hasdeu Hospital Natalio Burd, Centenario, Neuquén, Argentina
  • Estefanía Ventimiglia Hospital Roca, ciudad de Neuquén, Argentina
  • Cesar Monroy Hospital Ramón Carrillo, San Martín de los Andes, Neuquén, Argentina
  • Luis Fernández Miranda Hospital Castro Rendón, ciudad de Neuquén, Argentina
  • Carlos Labaroni Hospital Cipolletti, Río Negro, Argentina
  • Daiana Arroyo Consultorios Integrales del Niño y el Adolescente (CINA), Cutral Co, Neuquén, Argentina
  • Elizabeth Puentes Dirección de Maternidad e Infancia, Neuquén

Keywords:

Caesarean Section, Prevalence, Epidemiology

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Cesarean delivery is increasing all over the world, with significant differences between regions. The aim was to determine the cesarean section rate in women giving birth between 2000 and 2020 in Neuquén province, seeking for differences between sub-sectors, health zones, cities and health institutions. METHODS: Statistics from the Perinatal Information System were analyzed regarding type of delivery, newborns and women delivering between 2000 and 2020. A stratified analysis of the cesarean section rate was conducted, describing central tendency and dispersion measures, and the average annual rate of increase. RESULTS: Maternal sociodemographic characteristics have changed, with adolescent pregnancy decrease and a higher number of mothers older than 35 years of age. The percentage of low birth weight was higher in the private sub-sector, with a significant decrease of gross birth rate, mainly inside the province. There was a steady increase as well as growing and very significant differences between sub-sectors (and within them between the different institutions). DISCUSSION: The results show very significant differences when comparing sub-sectors and institutions regarding cesarean birth, and contribute to building policies tailored to the epidemiological situation of the province and each health institution. 

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Published

21-06-2023

How to Cite

Sapag , M., Vargas , F., Sacomandi , D., Hasdeu , S., Ventimiglia , E., Monroy , C., … Puentes , E. (2023). Caesarean section rate evolution in Neuquén province, 2000 to 2020. Revista Argentina De Salud Pública, 15, e105. Retrieved from https://rasp.msal.gov.ar/index.php/rasp/article/view/831