C-Section divide: why some ugandan women get surgery while others Don't

NCT ID NCT06090695

First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at Cesarean section (C-section) rates in Uganda, where national averages hide big differences between rich and poor, urban and rural women. Researchers will track over 11,000 deliveries at multiple hospitals to see who gets a C-section, why, and what happens to mothers and babies afterward. The goal is to understand both overuse and underuse of this life-saving surgery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to
If successful, this research could reveal why some women in Uganda get C-sections while others do not, pointing toward fairer access to safe delivery.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It can describe patterns but cannot prove what causes them or change outcomes directly.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital

    Fort Portal, Uganda

  • Gulu Regional Referral Hospital

    Gulu, Uganda

  • Hoima Regional Referral Hospital

    Hoima, Uganda

  • Jinja Regional Referral Hospital

    Jinja, Uganda

  • Kabale Regional Referral Hospital

    Kabale, Uganda

  • Lira Regional Referral Hospital

    Lira, Uganda

  • Masaka Regional Referral Hospital

    Masaka, Uganda

  • Mbale Regional Referral Hospital

    Mbale, Uganda

  • Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital

    Mbarara, Uganda

  • Mengo Hospital

    Kampala, Central Region, Uganda

  • Naguru General Hospital

    Kampala, Central Region, Uganda

  • Nsambya Hospital (St. Francis Hospital Nsambya)

    Kampala, Uganda

  • St Mary's Hospital

    Lira, Uganda

  • Uganda Martyrs' Hospital Lubaga

    Kampala, Central Region, Uganda