ROBSON’S CLASSIFICATION: A TOOL TO OPTIMIZE CAESAREAN SECTION RATE

Dr. Vinutha Sharma*

ABSTRACT

Background: The increase in rate of caesarean section is a matter of public health concern. Hence, Robson’s criteria was appreciated and adopted by WHO in 2001. The objective of this study is to classify cesarean sections according to this classification and find audit the raising rate. Methods: This is a retrospective study conducted in a study period March to April 2020. The record is classified in the Robson groups. Results: The maximum number of caesarean sections is seen in group 5- 15.03%, followed by group 2- 10.13%. Group 3 and group 10 contribute 0.03% to the classification, group 4 and 9 contribute 0.69%. Group 6 and 7 contribute 1.74% each and group 1- 4.89%. Conclusion: By decreasing the CS rate in nulliparous the rate of CS in multiparous with previous CS can be decreased to a significant rate. Judicious use of induction of labor in day-to-day practice can reduce the CS rates in nulliparous.

Keywords: Hence, Robson’s criteria was appreciated and adopted by WHO in 2001.