Cesarean deliveries among Nepalese mothers: changes over time 2001–2011 and determinants

To examine the most recent trends of cesarean delivery in Nepal and the association with socio-demographic characteristics of mothers. Nationally representative cross-sectional data was used from three Demographic and Health Surveys conducted in Nepal in 2001 (N = 4,745), 2006 (N = 4,066) and 2011 (N = 4,148). Cesarean section delivery was measured in two categories with yes and no responses for the delivery in their latest pregnancy. Data on...