Intrapartum oxytocin use for labor acceleration in rural India
Sharan, M.; Strobino, D.; Ahmed, S.
International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics the Official Organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics 90(3): 251-257
2005
ISSN/ISBN: 0020-7292 PMID: 16023648 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2005.05.008Document Number: 255861
Objective: To examine factors associated with the use of oxytocin for acceleration of labor in women delivered at home in rural India. Method: Quantitative data were collected from 527 women who were delivered at home and qualitative interviews were carried out with 21 mothers and 9 birth attendants. Results: Oxytocin use was associated with higher education and socioeconomic status, primigravidity, and delivery by a traditional birth attendant. Conclusion: Labor acceleration with oxytocin occurs indiscriminately In India. Oxytocin use should be regulated, and training for birth attendants should be provided as well as health education for pregnant women.
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