ASSESSMENT OF THE RATE, MATERNAL AND FETAL OUTCOMES OF BIRTH FOLLOWING CESAREAN SECTION AT ABAALA HOSPITAL IN 2008 AND 2009 E.C

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Abstract Background: This study aims to comparing caesarean section rates, maternal and neonatal outcomes of Cesarean delivery .Cesarean delivery has played a major role in lowering both maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality rates. Rates of cesarean section are of concern to both developed and developing countries. The global Cs rate is distributed very unevenly and results 15% of abdominal delivery. The four most common indications for cesarean delivery include: failure to progress during labor, previous caesarean section, no reassuring fetal status and fetal mal-presentation. Objective: The study attempts to determine the prevalence, Outcomes and complications of cesarean section in Abaala Hospital, Ethiopia. Methodology: Hospital based Cross-sectional retrospective study will conduct in ABAALA HOSPITAL, AFAR ETHIOPIA. Data will collect using structured questioners by trained data collectors. After data is collected, it will be entered into a computer and analyzed using SPSS version 21.0 statistical software. Multivariable logistic regression with 95% CI at P ≤ 0.05 will be used to study the prevalence and outcome. Budget and Work plan: Total cost of the research project is estimated to be 8,860.00 birr. Proposal work and field preparation will be completed till Feb 2018, data will be collected April –May 2018 and analysis, compilation and report write up will be April-june 2018 . Key words: cesarean section, cross-sectional, antenatal care, anesthesia, neonate