Predicting factors of failed induction of labor in three hospitals of Southwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Failed induction of labor affects maternal and neonatal outcomes as well as the cost of healthcare, especially in low-resource setting regions in which the prevalence of failed induction is higher despite the incidence of labor induction is low. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of failed induction of labor in southwest Ethiopia.

Method

A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 441 induced women from March 1 to August 30, 2018. A systematic random sampling technique was used to select study participants. Data were collected using a pretested and structured questionnaire. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression models were done and fitted to identify predictors of failed induction. An adjusted odds ratio with 95% confidence inter

SUBMITTER: Ejigu AG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8132374 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature