Abstract

The baby is delivered via abdominal and uterine incisions during a Caesarean section, usually known as a C-section. Worldwide, the
percentage of cesarean deliveries has increased significantly over the past few decades and now exceeds the WHO-recommended 10-
15%. A descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study design, both qualitative and quantitative, was carried out at the maternity ward
of Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital (FPRRH) in fort-portal city, Kabarole District, Western Uganda, in order to identify the
factors influencing caesarean deliveries and ultimately determine the mean rate of caesarean deliveries. 300 respondent mothers who
were either admitted to or delivered from the maternity department were questioned in order to ascertain the factors influencing
caesarean sections among women in the maternity unit. Semi-structured surveys, interview guidelines, and document review guides
were all employed. According to the report, the recommendation of medical personnel accounted for 21.0% of all caesarean sections.
Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital's CSR was 30.5% on average. The age of respondents, whether or not they were married, the
respondents' educational level, residing in an urban location, maternal illness, and prior cesarean section were additional factors linked
to or influencing Caesarean delivery, among others. The need for a caesarean birth was significantly impacted by socioeconomic
characteristics (regular household income and occupation). The WHO's standard of 10-15% is exceeded by Fort Portal Regional
Referral Hospital's caesarean section rate (30.5%). Other elements influencing or connected to Ca as a result, there is a critical need to
regularize monitoring and reviews of caesarean section rates and to educate mothers about the issues they should take into account
when deciding on this delivery method. The researcher advises students and other researchers to conduct additional research on this
subject, expectant mothers to receive thorough education regarding the short- and long-term benefits and drawbacks of using a
caesarean section as a mode of delivery, and health professionals to prioritize caesarean section over spontaneous vaginal delivery (SVD)
only when necessary.