Practice of pharmacological labor pain management and associated factors among healthcare providers in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Achieving positive obstetric health outcomes is a global priority, and the implementation of pharmacological and evidence-based interventions for pain relief during labor is strongly recommended. However, there is a notable scarcity of systematic review evidence concerning the practice of pharmacological labor pain management services. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the pooled practices of pharmacological labor pain management and the associated factors among healthcare providers in Ethiopia.

Methods

Studies systematically searched electronic databases including Scopus, Medline/PubMed, Web of Science, Science Direct, African Journal Online, the Wiley Online Library, and National Digital Library repositories from April 1, 2024, to April 30, 2024. Data extr

SUBMITTER: Zeleke AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11993160 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature