Reasons for the High Cesarean Delivery Rate among Women with Ankylosing Spondylitis: Using the Korean National Health Insurance Database

Objective. Women with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) have reported a higher rate of cesarean births than healthy controls. This study aimed to identify factors associated with cesarean births in women with AS. Methods. Based on the Korean Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service claims database, the subjects comprised female patients aged 20–49 years old with AS. In total, 1293 deliveries after AS diagnosis were included. A logistic...