Table 1 Comparison of Population-based Caesarean Sections Rates according to the Health Information Management System and Study Data
From: The unmet need for Emergency Obstetric Care in Tanga Region, Tanzania
2000 HMIS % of reported C. Section deliveries | 2001 HMIS % of reported C. Section deliveries | 2002 HMIS % of reported C. Section deliveries | All Caesarean Sections (n = 1218) from study data as proportion of expected deliveries in one year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lushoto | 1.0 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 1.1 |
Muheza | 1.7 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 1.8 |
Tanga Municipality | 2.7 | 2.7 | 3.7 | 1.5 |
Total Region | 1.3 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 1.4 |