BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
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To examine the trends in the relationship between caesarean section rates in South Korea and its correlates. ⋯ Caesarean rates may have reached a plateau in South Korea. No maternal or health service factors were detected to further increase the proportion of caesarean deliveries.
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Review Meta Analysis
Misoprostol to treat postpartum haemorrhage: a systematic review.
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To assess the impact of the publication of hospital caesarean section rates on the reduction of these rates in South Korea, and explore associated factors contributing to the decrease. ⋯ The public release of information on caesarean section rates in Korea has reversed the ever-increasing trend in these rates. Hospitals with pre-existing high caesarean section rates or a larger number of deliveries were influenced by the information release and could be the main targets for interventions to decrease these rates.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
A randomised controlled trial comparing low dose vaginal misoprostol and dinoprostone vaginal gel for inducing labour at term.
To compare the efficacy of low dose vaginal misoprostol and dinoprostone vaginal gel for induction of labour at term. ⋯ Low dose vaginal misoprostol is as effective as dinoprostone gel for inducing labour at term. There would be substantial cost savings, estimated at around 3.9 million UK pounds per annum, for maternity services if low dose misoprostol became the agent of choice for inducing labour in the UK.