Rate of cesarean section among breech deliveries in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BackgroundBreech deliveries are a significant public health concern in developing countries. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared that the cesarean section rate should not be higher than 10%–15%. As unnecessary C-sections may be associated with an increased risk of maternal and neonatal mort...

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Main Authors: Ibsa Mussa, Adera Debella, Lemma Demissie Regassa, Badhasa Ahamed, Usmael Jibro, Addis Eyeberu
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Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-01-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsurg.2024.1283965/full
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author Ibsa Mussa
Adera Debella
Lemma Demissie Regassa
Badhasa Ahamed
Usmael Jibro
Addis Eyeberu
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Adera Debella
Lemma Demissie Regassa
Badhasa Ahamed
Usmael Jibro
Addis Eyeberu
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description BackgroundBreech deliveries are a significant public health concern in developing countries. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared that the cesarean section rate should not be higher than 10%–15%. As unnecessary C-sections may be associated with an increased risk of maternal and neonatal mortality, this meta-analysis was aimed at determining the rate of caesarean sections among breech deliveries in Ethiopia.MethodsAll published and unpublished articles were obtained from legitimate databases and websites. The PRISMA guidelines were used to conduct this systematic review and meta-analysis. The meta-analysis of the primary and secondary outcomes was performed using STATA version 18. The overall effect size with a 95% CI was estimated using the random effect model with the Der Simonian Liard method. A sensitivity analysis using a leave-one-out meta-analysis was computed.ResultsThis meta-analysis included a total of 57,236 mothers who had breech deliveries. The pooled prevalence of breech deliveries among women in Ethiopia was 5% [95% CI: 4, 6]. The overall pooled cesarean section rate among breech deliveries in Ethiopia was 41% (95% CI: 29–54).ConclusionsIn this review, the pooled prevalence of breech deliveries among women in Ethiopia was 5%, and the overall rate of caesarian section among the breech deliveries was 41%. This finding pointed out that two out of every five pregnant women with breech presentation gave birth by cesarean section in Ethiopia. Therefore, the finding implies that both the government and all the concerned stakeholders shall be given particular emphasis made on strengthening antenatal care services and ensure more women have access to skilled healthcare professionals during childbirth. This can help in providing appropriate interventions, support to women and reducing the need for emergency and unnecessary breech deliveries. The result of this research are a baseline data for future researchers to conduct further studies to better understand the reasons behind the high rates and identify potential interventions and solutions specific to the African context.
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spelling doaj-art-1ae273fb7e414cf49fd457f6d10b414f2025-01-17T06:51:16ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Surgery2296-875X2025-01-011110.3389/fsurg.2024.12839651283965Rate of cesarean section among breech deliveries in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysisIbsa Mussa0Adera Debella1Lemma Demissie Regassa2Badhasa Ahamed3Usmael Jibro4Addis Eyeberu5School of Public Health, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, EthiopiaSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, EthiopiaSchool of Public Health, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, EthiopiaHaramaya University Hiwot Fana Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Harar, EthiopiaSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, EthiopiaSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, EthiopiaBackgroundBreech deliveries are a significant public health concern in developing countries. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared that the cesarean section rate should not be higher than 10%–15%. As unnecessary C-sections may be associated with an increased risk of maternal and neonatal mortality, this meta-analysis was aimed at determining the rate of caesarean sections among breech deliveries in Ethiopia.MethodsAll published and unpublished articles were obtained from legitimate databases and websites. The PRISMA guidelines were used to conduct this systematic review and meta-analysis. The meta-analysis of the primary and secondary outcomes was performed using STATA version 18. The overall effect size with a 95% CI was estimated using the random effect model with the Der Simonian Liard method. A sensitivity analysis using a leave-one-out meta-analysis was computed.ResultsThis meta-analysis included a total of 57,236 mothers who had breech deliveries. The pooled prevalence of breech deliveries among women in Ethiopia was 5% [95% CI: 4, 6]. The overall pooled cesarean section rate among breech deliveries in Ethiopia was 41% (95% CI: 29–54).ConclusionsIn this review, the pooled prevalence of breech deliveries among women in Ethiopia was 5%, and the overall rate of caesarian section among the breech deliveries was 41%. This finding pointed out that two out of every five pregnant women with breech presentation gave birth by cesarean section in Ethiopia. Therefore, the finding implies that both the government and all the concerned stakeholders shall be given particular emphasis made on strengthening antenatal care services and ensure more women have access to skilled healthcare professionals during childbirth. This can help in providing appropriate interventions, support to women and reducing the need for emergency and unnecessary breech deliveries. The result of this research are a baseline data for future researchers to conduct further studies to better understand the reasons behind the high rates and identify potential interventions and solutions specific to the African context.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsurg.2024.1283965/fullcesarean section—methodsbreech deliverysystematic reviewwomenEthiopia
spellingShingle Ibsa Mussa
Adera Debella
Lemma Demissie Regassa
Badhasa Ahamed
Usmael Jibro
Addis Eyeberu
Rate of cesarean section among breech deliveries in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Frontiers in Surgery
cesarean section—methods
breech delivery
systematic review
women
Ethiopia
title Rate of cesarean section among breech deliveries in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
title_full Rate of cesarean section among breech deliveries in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
title_fullStr Rate of cesarean section among breech deliveries in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
title_full_unstemmed Rate of cesarean section among breech deliveries in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
title_short Rate of cesarean section among breech deliveries in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
title_sort rate of cesarean section among breech deliveries in ethiopia a systematic review and meta analysis
topic cesarean section—methods
breech delivery
systematic review
women
Ethiopia
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsurg.2024.1283965/full
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