Formative Evaluation on the use of cesarean sections in Nicaragua

2011-2012

  • Quality of medical care and patient safety projects
  • Concluded

Period: 2011/2012

Formative research to evaluate barriers and facilitators for reducing the rate of cesarean sections, which is estimated in Nicaragua to be at least 50% in the public sector.

Researchers

Colomar M, Aleman A, Cafferata ML, Espinoza H, Lacayo Y, Garcia Elorrio E.

Objectives

Describe the barriers and facilitators to promote an intervention that reduces the use of cesarean sections.

Finance

USAID MCHIP

Type of study

Qualitative research with semi-structured interviews