Prevalence and associated factors of caesarean section among mothers who gave birth across Eastern Africa countries: Systematic review and meta-analysis study.

Background: Caesarean section (CS) rate increased dramatically worldwide, exceeding the World Health Organization's benchmark (10-15 %) in many countries. This rate varies in different regions of the continent. Using various study designs, researchers from across East African countries investigated the prevalence of caesarean section and the factor associated with it but no study shows a pooled prevalence of caesarean section in the Eastern African region.

Job satisfaction among midwives in low and middle-income countries: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objectives: The main objective of this study is to assess the level of midwives' job satisfaction in low- and middle-income countries.

Methods: A comprehensive literature search will be carried out using the following databases: Google Scholar, PubMed/Medline, Embase, CINHAL, SCOPUS, Web of Science, and Science Direct. This systematic review and meta-analysis will be carried out according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.