BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
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Multicenter Study
Chilean women's preferences regarding mode of delivery: which do they prefer and why?
Caesarean section rates in Chile are reported to be as high as 60% in some populations. The purpose of this study was to determine pregnant Chilean women's preferences towards mode of delivery. ⋯ Chilean women do not prefer caesarean section to vaginal delivery, even in a practice setting where caesarean delivery is more prevalent. Thus, women's preferences is unlikely to be the most significant factor driving the high caesarean rates in Chile.