| Induction of labour: determinants and implications of failure to keep an initial appointment in a developing country. | |
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PMID: 20455719 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The objective of this study was to determine why parturients in a low resource setting fail to keep an appointment for induction of labour and evaluate the subsequent pregnancy outcome. The method used was a prospective matched case control study. Results showed that women with only primary school education were significantly more common in the study group (8% vs 1%; p < 0.05). The main reason for failing to keep the appointment was because they preferred spontaneous onset of labour (56.6%) and the 'spousal factor' (23.9%). Patients who were counselled by the consultant obstetrician were less likely to decline compared with those counselled by the resident doctors. Although the pregnancy outcome was comparable, failed induction of labour leading to caesarean section was significantly commoner among the study group (p < 0.05). It was concluded that social and cultural factors affecting the utilisation of health services should be considered by obstetric care providers in developing countries, to promote safe motherhood. |
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Authors:
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A B Ande; M C Ezeanochie; B N Olagbuji |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology : the journal of the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Volume: 30 ISSN: 1364-6893 ISO Abbreviation: J Obstet Gynaecol Publication Date: 2010 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-05-11 Completed Date: 2010-08-17 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8309140 Medline TA: J Obstet Gynaecol Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 367-9 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin-City, Edo State, Nigeria. |
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Adult Case-Control Studies Developing Countries Female Humans Labor, Induced* Nigeria Pregnancy Pregnancy Outcome Prospective Studies Socioeconomic Factors Treatment Refusal* |
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