METHODS. Representative sample of women, attending antenatal care in the hospitals, will be interviewed with a structured questionnaire that solicited information on their socio-demographic characteristics, their previous pregnancy and delivery history, and their knowledge and attitudes towards CS., Additionally focus groups discussions and in-depth interviews were held with women who recently underwent CS in the hospital, to gain further insights into attitudes and perception about CS in the women.

The aim of this consultancy is to support the activity in submit a completed manuscript for publishing in a good international journal in collaboration with the national unnecessary primary CS committee.

Skills or Background Qualifications:

Advanced degree (e.g., Master's or Ph.D.) in a relevant field

Research background and expertise in reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health

Familiarity with cesarean section practices and socio-cultural factors.

Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques, using statistical software and qualitative analysis tools.

Excellent technical writing skills and ability to present findings to stakeholders and facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions.

Experience in working with diverse stakeholders and ministries of health, fostering effective collaboration.

Understanding of research ethics, ensuring participant privacy and data confidentiality.

Strong organizational skills to manage research activities within timelines, multitask, and meet deadlines.

Awareness of cultural context, respecting local norms while conducting research and working with communities.

Familiarity with manuscript writing, peer review, and publication ethics, knowledge of relevant journals.

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