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  • Title: Flemish obstetricians' personal preference regarding mode of delivery and attitude towards caesarean section on demand.
    Author: Jacquemyn Y, Ahankour F, Martens G.
    Journal: Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol; 2003 Dec 10; 111(2):164-6. PubMed ID: 14597245.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVES: To assess Flemish obstetricians' preferences about mode of delivery for themselves or their partners and to determine the frequency of caesarean section on demand in Flanders. STUDY DESIGN: A structured anonymous postal questionnaire was sent to all 672 registered gynaecologist-obstetricians in Flanders. RESULTS: The response rate was 44%. In the case of an uncomplicated singleton first pregnancy with a cephalic presentation 2% preferred elective caesarean section. There was no difference between male and female obstetricians. Seventy percent said that they would never perform caesarean section on demand. At least 2.6% of all caesarean sections in Flanders seems to be performed on patient's demand. CONCLUSION: The attitude of Flemish gynaecologist-obstetricians is clearly in favour of vaginal delivery both for themselves, their partners and their patients.
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