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The research aims to explore why vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) rates vary between teaching and nonteaching hospitals.

April 15, 2026Open Access

Vaginal Birth After Cesarean More Likely in Teaching Hospitals Versus Nonteaching Hospitals in Kentucky

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The research aims to explore why vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) rates vary between teaching and nonteaching hospitals.
Analyzed hospital-level VBAC rates across different facilities in Kentucky
Examined intra-hospital factors such as hospital policies and provider behavior
Focused on teaching vs nonteaching hospitals
Teaching hospitals show significantly higher VBAC rates compared to nonteaching hospitals
Identified hospital policies and provider behavior as critical factors influencing VBAC access

Abstract

Wide variation in hospital-level VBAC rates suggests that localized efforts focusing on intra-hospital factors such as hospital policies and provider behavior are an intervention point to increase VBAC access.

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Melissa Eggen

Hamid Zarei

Mary Curnutte

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Yale University

University of Louisville

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