Table 2.
Indications of Caesarean section in Ethiopia
| Indications of Caesarean section | Model | Status of heterogeneity | Prevalence (95%CI) | I2 (%) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cephalopelvic disproportion | Random | Marked heterogeneity | 18.13(12.72–23.53) | 99.1 | ≤0.001 |
| Obstructed labor | Random | Marked heterogeneity | 15.25(5.21–25.3) | 99.8 | ≤0.001 |
| Failed induction/Augmentation | Random | Marked heterogeneity | 6.38(4.53–8.23.3) | 98.1 | ≤0.001 |
| Non-reassuring fetal heart rate pattern (NRFHRP) | Random | Marked heterogeneity | 19.57(16.06–23.08) | 90.4 | ≤0.001 |
| Antepartum hemorrhage | Random | Marked heterogeneity | 7.59(6.1–9.08) | 95.7 | ≤0.001 |
| Malpresentation and malposition | Random | Marked heterogeneity | 9.74(7.08–12.41) | 98.6 | ≤0.001 |
| Having more than one pregnancy (multiple gestations) | Random | Marked heterogeneity | 5.17(4.08–6.25) | 91.7 | ≤0.001 |