"Because it eases my Childbirth Plan": a qualitative study on factors contributing to preferences for caesarean section in Thailand

• Main Authors: Sasitara Nuampa (Author), Ameporn Ratinthorn (Author), Pisake Lumbiganon (Author), Somporn Rungreangkulkij (Author), Nilubon Rujiraprasert (Author), Natthapat Buaboon (Author), Nampet Jampathong (Author), Alexandre Dumont (Author), Claudia Hanson (Author), Myriam de Loenzien (Author), Meghan A. Bohren (Author), Ana Pilar Betrán (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Although caesarean section (CS) rates have increased rapidly in Thailand, the upward trend is not supported by significant maternal or perinatal health benefits. The appropriate use of CS through QUALIty DECision-making by women and providers (QUALI-DEC project) aims to design an...