Table 1. Classification of potential factors affecting caesarean section in Bangladesh.

Social network Factors	Institutional factors	Demographic risk factors/complexity of the birth	Socio-economic factors
Regularly watches TV at least once a week	Public vs. private facility	Multiple births	Household wealth
	Has had one or more antenatal care contacts	Size of baby	Maternal Education
	ANC received from private facilities	History of previous caesareans	Husband’s Education
		Mother’s height	Maternal employment status
		Age of mother	Husband’s Occupation
		Parity	Residence
		Age at first birth