Evaluation of the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Cesarean Section Rates and Robson Group Distribution: A Retrospective Cohort Study

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This study aims to assess how the COVID-19 pandemic affected cesarean section rates and delivery classifications.
Conducted as a retrospective cohort study in a secondary-level hospital in Türkiye.
Compared cesarean section rates and Robson group distribution pre-pandemic (March 2019–February 2020) and during the pandemic (March 2020–February 2021).
Utilized electronic medical records to classify deliveries according to the Robson Ten Group Classification System.
Overall cesarean section rates significantly changed between pre-pandemic and pandemic periods.
Changes in intragroup cesarean delivery rates were observed, highlighting shifts in Robson group distributions.
Statistical analysis performed using chi-square tests to assess significance.

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Retrospective cohort study evaluates changes in cesarean section rates in Türkiye during the pandemic, suggesting important trends.

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