Knowledge, attitude and experience of episiotomy practice among obstetricians and midwives: a cross-sectional study from China.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Episiotomy is still performed widely by obstetricians and midwives in some Chinese maternity units, but the reasons are unknown. This study aims to determine the knowledge, attitude and experience towards the practice of episiotomy among obstetricians and midwives in China's public hospitals and consider strategies to reduce its practice.

Methods

A cross-sectional web survey using a self-administered questionnaire was conducted among obstetricians and midwives in 90 public hospitals in Henan Province, China.

Results

900 (82.21%) participants completed the questionnaire. Average knowledge level (4.15, SD=1.10) on complications and overuse was identified among participants. Episiotomy was performed more frequently in secondary hospitals than in tertiary hospit

SUBMITTER: Yang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8047989 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature