This indicator measures the rate of deliveries via Caesarean section (C-section) among singleton term cephalic pregnancies for low-risk nulliparous women in spontaneous labour.
A lower rate for this indicator is desirable
Data availability:
to (fiscal years)
Geographic coverage
All provinces/territories except Quebec
Reporting level
National, Province/Territory, Region, Facility
Calculation
The indicator is expressed as the rate of C-sections per 100 deliveries, where a singleton term cephalic delivery was recorded among low-risk nulliparous women in spontaneous labour.
Risk-adjusted rate = Observed cases ÷ Expected cases × Canadian average
Unit of Analysis: Single admission
Denominator
Hospitalizations where a singleton term cephalic delivery was recorded among low-risk nulliparous women in spontaneous labour
Numerator
Cases within the denominator where a C-section delivery was recorded
Comments
Not applicable