Gynecology & Obstetrics
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-0932
ISSN: 2161-0932
Research Article
Risk Factors for Immediate Postpartum Hemorrhages in the Maternity of the University Teaching Hospital of Parakou
Author(s): Awade Afoukou Achille Obossou, K Salifou, Bib Hounkpatin, Ir Sidi, Af Hounkponou, Oa Houngbo, M Vodouhe1, Rx Perrin, C Tshabu Aguemon
Awade Afoukou Achille Obossou, K Salifou, Bib Hounkpatin, Ir Sidi, Af Hounkponou, Oa Houngbo, M Vodouhe1, Rx Perrin, C Tshabu Aguemon
Objective: Study the risk factors for immediate postpartum hemorrhage (IPPH) in the maternity of the University Teaching Hospital of Parakou (UTH/P).
Method: We carried out a descriptive and analytical case-control study between May 1 and August 31, 2014. The study population consisted of 63 IPPH cases versus 126 controls matched according to age, parity, number of fetuses and number of uterine scars.
Results: IPPH incidence was 9.8% (IC 95% 7.5-12.1). The socio-demographic profile was characterized by young women; most of them were married and affiliated with Islamic religion. They had average socioeconomic status and the most represented were traders. The risk factors statistically significant for the occurrence of the immediate post-partum hemorrhage were: Fulani ethnicity, rural place of residence, illiteracy, .. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-0932.1000284