Journal of Women's Health Care
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0420
ISSN: 2167-0420
Department of Reproductive health, School of public health, Wolaita Sodo University, Ethiopia
Research
Determinants of prelabour rupture of membrane among pregnant women admitted to Hospitals in Wolaita zone, southern Ethiopia, 2022
Author(s): Adisu Ashiko*, Temesgen Lera, Sintayehu Kussa, Temesgen Geta, Getu Kassaye and Cherinet Tilahun
Introduction: Prelabour rupture of membrane refers to rupture of the membranes and leakage of amniotic fluid before the onset of true labor. It can lead to significant maternal, fetal, and neonatal complications. It complicates 8% to 10% of all pregnancies. Objective: To identify the determinants of prelabour membrane rupture among pregnant women admitted to hospitals in the Wolaita zone in southern Ethiopia in 2022. Methods and materials: A facility-based, unmatched case-control study was conducted at selected hospitals in Wolaita zone from 15 August to 20 October, 2022. Three consecutive controls were included in the study. The study population included all pregnant women admitted to the selected hospitals. The collected data were entered into Epi data version 4.6.0.2 and exported to the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 25.0. Bivariable and multivariable logisti.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2167-0420.23.12.681