Women’s perspectives on health facility and system levels factors influencing mode of delivery in Tehran: a qualitative study

摘要

BackgroundIran has one of the highest national caesarean section rates worldwide. Few studies explored in-depth the health-facility and health-system level factors that affect women’s choices on mode of delivery in Iran. The aim of this study was to explore the health-facility and health-system level factors affecting women’s preferences on mode of delivery in Tehran.