Abstract

SUAREZ-LOPEZ, Leticia et al. Sociodemographic and reproductive characteristics associated with the increase of cesarean section practice in Mexico. Salud pública Méx [online]. 2013, vol.55, suppl.2, pp.S225-S234. ISSN 0036-3634.

Objective. To describe the trend of cesarean section practice in Mexico, and its association with women's sociodemographic and reproductive characteristics. Materials and methods. Based on the 2000, 2006 and 2012 National Health Surveys, information on c-section was analyzed. A multivariate logistic regression model was used in 2012. Results. A 50.3% increase in the use of c-section was observed nationally from 2000 to 2012. Women more likely to undergo a c-section include those whose delivery care takes place in the private sector (OR=2.84, 95%CI:2.15-3.74). When associating women's age and parity, the greatest risks are observed among primiparous women between 12 and 19 years of age, and those aged 35 years and more (OR=6.02, 95%CI:1.24-29.26 and OR=5.20, 95%CI:2.41-11.21, respectively). Conclusions. Some recommendations to revert the increase of this clinical practice, especially when there is no full justification for its realization, are proposed.

Keywords : cesarean section (c-section); quality of health care; Mexico.