September 5, 2025SAGE OpenOpen Access

Spatial Analysis of Cesarean Section Rates in Nigeria

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Analysis reveals spatial variation in cesarean section rates in Nigeria, indicating associations with maternal age and job types.

Cesarean section rates in Nigeria show significant spatial variation, particularly being lower in northern states.
Job types such as professional and clerical show positive associations with cesarean section usage, indicating socioeconomic influences.
The median age at first birth strongly correlates with increased cesarean section rates, suggesting importance of reproductive age.
Policies are needed to address socio-cultural norms affecting cesarean section acceptance and accessibility for all women.

Addie et al. (2025) studied this question.

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