Reason | Frequency | Percentage (%) |
Lack of equipment | 247 | 22.4 |
Lack of skills | 183 | 16.6 |
Decline by patients | 72 | 6.5 |
Not evidence based | 382 | 34.6 |
Outdated | 360 | 32.6 |
Not recognized by the departmental protocol | 290 | 26.2 |
Patient prefers caesarean section | 62 | 5.6 |
Risks outweigh benefits | 284 | 25.7 |
Fear of litigation | 361 | 32.7 |