ArticleAfrican health sciences2022
Factors associated with adverse obstetric events following induction of labour: a retrospective study in a tertiary hospital in Ghana.
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- Predictors and prevalence of perinatal mortality in Ghana: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC public health · 2025Pooled it
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- Induction of labour outcomes in a tertiary hospital: the Ghanaian cervix and misoprostol 25ug (GCAM-25 STUDY)-a cross-sectional study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Article
- Respectful maternity care and mistreatment: Women's experiences during induction of labor and childbirth in Ghana.PloS one · 2025Article
- Lived experiences of women during induction of labour at a tertiary hospital in Ghana: A qualitative study.PLOS global public health · 2024Article
- Editorial: Non-communicable diseases; sexual reproductive issues; infectious diseases and health systems challenges.African health sciences · 2022Article
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Abstract
Background: Induction of labour (IOL) remains an indispensable intervention in obstetric practice; however, it may be associated with significant untoward perinatal outcomes. This study determined the major adverse outcomes of IOL and the associated factors at a tertiary hospital in Ghana. Methods: Retrospective study involving women with singleton gestations, conducted at the Korle Teaching Hospital in Ghana. Multivariable logistic regression was used to explore the factors associated with adverse outcomes of IOL. Findings: A total of 195 women who had IOL were analysed with 161 (82.6%) and 34 (17.4%) undergoing vaginal and caesarean deliveries respectively. The main IOL methods used included Misoprostol (91.3%), Oxytocin (5.1%) and Foley's catheter (3.6%). Composite adverse perinatal outcomes occurred in 46 neonates (23.6%) comprising perinatal deaths (7.2%) and or NICU admission (21.0%). Caesarean delivery following IOL was significantly associated with nulliparity, gestational age <41 weeks, hypertensive disorders in pregnancy and birth weight ≥3.5kg. Gestational age <41 weeks and birth weight <2.5kg were significantly associated with adverse perinatal outcome. Five women (2.6%) had uterine rupture all of which occurred in the misoprostol group. Conclusion: Induction of labour may result in significant perinatal complications which are related to both maternal (nulliparity and hypertension) and fetal (gestational age and birth weight) factors. Strict selection criteria and continuous fetal-maternal monitoring are strongly recommended to improve the birth outcomes of IOL.
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