Labor induction in China: a nationwide survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Overmedicalization in labor management and delivery, including labor induction, is an increasing global concern. But detailed epidemiological data on labor induction in China remains unclear.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional study of data (2015-2016) from 96 hospitals in 24 (of 34) Chinese administrative divisions. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to assess the association between medical conditions and cesarean delivery among women undergoing induction. Linear regression analysis was performed to assess the association between the prelabor cesarean delivery and labor-induction rates in each hospital. The impacts of labor induction and prelabor cesarean delivery on maternal and neonatal outcomes were compared in low-risk women.

Results

SUBMITTER: Zhu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9158355 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature