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Flemish obstetricians' personal preference regarding mode of delivery and attitude towards caesarean section on demand
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Abstract
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| 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. (C) 2003 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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Language
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English
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Source (journal)
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European journal of obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive biology. - Amsterdam, 1973, currens
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Publication
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Amsterdam
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Elsevier
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2003
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ISSN
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0301-2115
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1872-7654
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DOI
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10.1016/S0301-2115(03)00214-8
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Volume/pages
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111
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, p. 164-166
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ISI
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000186600400009
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Full text (Publisher's DOI)
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Full text (publisher's version - intranet only)
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