Socioeconomic inequalities in C-section deliveries in low- and middle-income countries: measurement and determinants

CS delivery concentration among wealthier women remains a health concern in LMICs. Given the positive link between higher education and antenatal care with CS deliveries, country-specific policies promoting health education and targeted messaging during antenatal care visits on the adverse health effects of unnecessary CS deliveries may help reduce socioeconomic inequalities in CS delivery.