Trend, prevalence, and associated factors of uterine rupture at Nekemte Specialized Hospital, Oromia Regional State, Western Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT: Maternal morbidity and mortality have long been among the world's most challenging health issues. Uterine rupture is one of the peripartum complications that kills almost one in every thirteen mothers. However, there is limited evidence on uterine rupture trends, proportions, and determinants. Thus, this study assessed the trend, prevalence, and associated factors of uterine rupture at Nekemte Specialized Hospital, Oromia Regional State, Western Ethiopia. An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 2661 clients selected using a systematic random selection technique among the data collected for the project between January 2014 and December 2022 at Nekemte Specialized Hospital. Data were collected through an interview-administered questionnaire and card review from March 2

SUBMITTER: Kumara MG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11519376 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature