International Journal of Women's Health Care(IJWHC)
ISSN: 2573-9506 | DOI: 10.33140/IJWHC
Impact Factor: 1.011
Adisu Ashiko
Department of Reproductive health, Wolaita Sodo University, Ethiopia
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Research Article
Determinants of Prelabor 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: Prelabor 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 morbidities, resulting in mortality and lifelong complications. It complicates 8% to 10% of all pregnancies. Objective: To identify the determinants of prelabor 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 coded, cleaned, entered into Epi dat.. Read More»