Prevalence and Indications of Cesarean Section at Tobruk Medical Center: A Cross-Sectional Study at Tobruk, Libya
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https://doi.org/10.58987/arm8en43Keywords:
Cesarean Section, Emergency Cesarean, Maternal Outcomes, Fetal Distress, Obstetric Factors, Maternal Complications, Previous Cesarean Delivery, Intrapartum MonitoringAbstract
Knowing the reason for the increase in cesarean births, their complications, and possible outcome. This study aims are to assess the rate and causes of cesarean section births at Tobruk Medical Center in Libya, in light of the increasing rates globally and locally, the results aim to provide data that will contribute to improving medical practices and developing effective strategies to promote maternal and newborn health. Retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted on 701 women who underwent caesarean sections at Tobruk Medical Center, Libya, between October 2024 and June 2025, after obtaining ethical approval. Data were collected from obstetric records and included maternal demographics, delivery type, indications for caesarean section, and outcomes. All women with complete records were included, excluding vaginal deliveries and abortions below the threshold for survival. The study included 701 women with a mean age of 32 years. Emergency cesarean sections accounted for 64.5% of cases, and 91% of newborns were alive. The most common indication for cesarean delivery was a previous cesarean section (36.7%) ،followed by fetal distress (12.8%) and maternal morbidity (12.7%). At Tobruk Medical Center, 22.6% of births were cesarean, mostly emergency cases. Previous cesarean, fetal distress, and maternal complications were the main causes. Improved obstetric practices and monitoring may reduce unnecessary emergencies.
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