MSSFPO CCD Fact Sheet for FIGO

It presents the key findings from a mixed-methods study on counseling, informed consent, and debriefing (CCD) for cesarean section in the Democratic Republic of Congo, India, and Nigeria. The study highlights the challenges and gaps in CCD practices, including variable and inadequate informed consent processes, poor debriefing, and socio-economic factors affecting women's agency. The document provides recommendations for improving CCD processes, including training healthcare workers, addressing financial barriers, and centering women's experiences of care.