Grant: Partnerships for Health System Improvement (PHSI)

The cesarean section rate in Canada has risen dramatically over the last decade. British Columbia has the highest rate in Canada. Recent Canadian studies have indicated that cesarean section is associated with risk for mothers and babies, compared to normal vaginal delivery. The British Columbia Perinatal Care Program, in partnership with the research team, will share information about choices available to women and their caregiverswith on a webpage, Facebook, and pamphlets available in doctor's offices and clinics. At the same time, the partnership will work with regional authorities in BC to select strategies to change clinical practice, The British Columbia Perinatal Registry will provide hospitals within regional health authorities with feedback on the success of their individualized approaches to reducing rates of cesarean section.