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October 9, 2025Global Health ActionOpen Access

Evidence on prevalence of caesarean sections and factors influencing uptake in Ghana: a scoping review protocol

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SMS. MahamaUniversity of AberdeenLLLouisa LawrieUniversity of AberdeenJDJamini DimriUniversity of Aberdeen

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Implication

Scoping review explores caesarean section rates in Ghana, indicating barriers and facilitators to uptake.

Key Points

  • Caesarean section prevalence in Ghana is at 21%, exceeding the WHO recommendation of 10-15%.
  • The review will include qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods studies to assess CS uptake factors.
  • Theoretical Domains Framework will guide examination of healthcare professionals' recommendations and women's choices.
  • Findings aim to support health improvement and optimal caesarean section use in Ghana.

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Mahama et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e82b12e7fc21a3005002ebhttps://doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2025.2563874
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