2020
DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-27915/v1
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Prevalence, associated factors, and outcomes for labor induction at a tertiary hospital in Northern Tanzania: A retrospective cohort study 2000 - 2015

Abstract: Background Labor induction (IOL) refers to an obstetric intervention which include artificial stimulation of uterine contraction aiming at vaginal delivery of a fetus before the onset of spontaneous labor. Despite undisputed importance of this intervention in improving pregnancy outcomes, data on its utilization and outcomes in Tanzania is limited. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence, associated factors and outcomes for labor induction among women who were attended at a tertiary hospital in … Show more

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“…were induced by prostaglandin, study done in Hawassa public hospitals and study done in Tigray Mekelle (31,40,55).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…were induced by prostaglandin, study done in Hawassa public hospitals and study done in Tigray Mekelle (31,40,55).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%