Author:
Argaw Muche,Mesfin Yibeltal,Demissie Eskedar
Abstract
INTRODUCTIONBirth-related perineal tear or laceration(s) are related to vaginal delivery. Perineal laceration(s) can results in serious maternal morbidity and even mortality in low and middle-income countries, including Ethiopia. The prevalence and determinants of birth-related perineal tear have not been well studied in Ethiopia, particularly in the study area of this research. Therefore, the aims of this research were to determine the prevalence and determinants of birth-related perineal tear among mothers who delivered in Atat Hospital in southern Ethiopia. It was another aim of this study to design an evidence-based intervention and prevention strategies for the reduction of a BPT in the study area and the country based on analysis of data acquired in this research.METHODSA hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted at Atat Hospital from March 1 to August 30, 2021. A total of 422 mothers were included. A systematic random sampling procedure was used to select the study participants. Chart review and interviewer-administered questionnaires were used to collect data. Data entry and analysis were done by using Epi info 7 and SPSS version 20. The strength of associations was assessed by using an adjusted odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval (CI) and statical significance was considered at p-value of less than (<) .05.RESULTThe prevalence of perineal tears in Atat Hospital was 152 (38.4%) among 396 delivered mothers (95% CI 33.8, 43.4%). Variables found to be related to perineal tear(s) included an episiotomy, (AOR, 2.145,95% CI 1.051, 4.378), fundal pressure (AOR, 7.409, 95% CI 3.157, 17.384), augmentation, (AOR, 4.608,95% CI 2.139, 9.927), and neonatal head circumference (AOR, 3.427,95% CI 2.377, 4.923). These four variables were significantly associated with the perineal tear (p < .05).CONCLUSIONThe prevalence of perineal trauma in this study was high may be be minimized with the use of indicated episiotomy and the lack of fundal pressure. Fundal pressure, augmentation, an episiotomy, and neonatal head circumference were significantly associated factors with the occurrence of perineal tears.
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company
Subject
Maternity and Midwifery,Obstetrics and Gynecology
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