Trends and predictors of caesarean section in Thailand before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: a retrospective analysis of national hospitalisation data under the Universal Coverage Scheme

This study highlighted an increasing trend of CS in Thailand and could present supportive evidence that Thailand might have been facing an overuse of CS. More awareness and actions are warranted to ensure the movement towards reduction of unnecessary CS in Thailand.

Authors

Thanayut Saeraneesopon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9554-5664)
Jarawee Sukmanee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4202-2465)
Rukmanee Butchon
Picharee Karunayawong
Chulathip Boonma
Wanrudee Isaranuwatchai
Pisake Lumbiganon
Chaiyos Kunanusont
Yot Teerawattananon

Institutions

National University of Singapore (SG)
Khon Kaen University (TH)
University of Strathclyde (GB)
University of Toronto (CA)
Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program (TH)
Duke-NUS Medical School (SG)
Social Security Office (Thailand) (TH)
National University Health System (SG)

Publication Details

Journal: BMJ Open
Published: 2026-02-01
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-096080
Primary Topic: Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
Type: article
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Trends and predictors of caesarean section in Thailand before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: a retrospective analysis of national hospitalisation data under the Universal Coverage Scheme

Thanayut Saeraneesopon, Jarawee Sukmanee, Rukmanee Butchon, Picharee Karunayawong et al.

Feb 1, 2026

BMJ Open

Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions

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Trends and predictors of caesarean section in Thailand before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: a retrospective analysis of national hospitalisation data under the Universal Coverage Scheme

Thanayut Saeraneesopon, Jarawee Sukmanee, Rukmanee Butchon, Picharee Karunayawong, Chulathip Boonma, Wanrudee Isaranuwatchai, Pisake Lumbiganon, Chaiyos Kunanusont, Yot Teerawattananon

February 1, 2026article en

Abstract

This study highlighted an increasing trend of CS in Thailand and could present supportive evidence that Thailand might have been facing an overuse of CS. More awareness and actions are warranted to ensure the movement towards reduction of unnecessary CS in Thailand.

BMJ OpenVol. 16(2)

National University of Singapore (SG), Khon Kaen University (TH), University of Strathclyde (GB), University of Toronto (CA), Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program (TH), Duke-NUS Medical School (SG), Social Security Office (Thailand) (TH), National University Health System (SG)

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Trends and predictors of caesarean section in Thailand before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: a retrospective analysis of national hospitalisation data under the Universal Coverage Scheme — Thanayut Saeraneesopon, Jarawee Sukmanee, et al. · BMJ Open (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS