The study, led by a team from the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, sheds light on the substantial rise in C-section deliveries despite a decrease in pregnancy complications.
The secondary research study was conducted using data from the National Family Health Survey — NFHS-4 conducted in 2015–2016 and NFHS-5 conducted in 2019-21.
With April being Caesarean Awareness Month, we delve into the findings of the study and the possible reasons for the increasing number of C-sections today.
The World Health Organization, shared the recommended rate for C-sections to be between 10 per cent and 15 per cent. 28 states and UT in India exceeded the 15 per cent limit.
As per the study, “those who had completed a higher education were 1.2 times more likely in India and 1.9 times more likely in Chhattisgarh to have delivered via a C-section.”
“The first step is to improve the understanding of women and families about the short-term and long-term risks C-sections pose,” shares Dr Vijaya Krishnan.