In:
Frontiers in Global Women's Health, Frontiers Media SA, Vol. 4 ( 2023-2-28)
Abstract:
Repeat urgent cesarean sections (CS) carry an increased risk of severe maternal outcomes. As CS increase in sub-Saharan Africa, creative strategies are necessary to reduce the rate of urgent repeat CS. The Zigama-Mama Project in rural Burundi uses complimentary ultrasounds to create a clinical touchpoint to counsel women with a prior CS for a hospital-based delivery. Methods From July 2019 to June 2020, complimentary ultrasounds were offered to all antenatal patients with prior CS, along with counseling for monitored trial of labor after cesarean (TOLAC) or scheduled repeat CS. Community engagement and feedback from district health centers were evaluated. Results In total, 500 women with a prior CS presented for a complimentary ultrasound. During the intervention year, a relative and absolute reduction in urgent repeat CS (baseline: n = 114 {70.8%}, intervention: n = 97{49.7%}, p & lt; 0.001) was observed, with no significant change in maternal mortality or ruptured uteri. All health center personnel agreed the project improved their confidence in referring women with prior CS. Conclusion Offering complimentary ultrasounds as a clinical touchpoint for scheduling a monitored delivery or CS for women at high risk for delivery complication may be an affordable and creative strategy to care for women with previous CS during subsequent deliveries.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2673-5059
DOI:
10.3389/fgwh.2023.1053541
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Frontiers Media SA
Publication Date:
2023
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3031555-4