Factors associated with the performance of episiotomy

To analyze the factors associated with the performance of episiotomy. Cross-sectional study, developed with data from the research "Born in Belo Horizonte: Labor and birth survey, "conducted with 577 women who had their children via vaginal birth. In order to verify the magnitude of the as...

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Published in:	Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem Vol. 73; no. suppl 4; p. e20190899
Main Authors:	Aguiar, Bruna Menezes, Silva, Thales Philipe Rodrigues da, Pereira, Samire Lopes, Sousa, Ana Maria Magalhães, Guerra, Roberta Barbosa, Souza, Kleyde Ventura de, Matozinhos, Fernanda Penido
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Brazil Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem 01-01-2020
Subjects:	Cross-Sectional Studies Delivery, Obstetric Episiotomy Episiotomy - adverse effects Female Humans Infant, Newborn Maternal age Obstetric Labor Complications Obstetric Nursing Odds Ratio Parity Pregnancy Risk Factors Socioeconomic Factors
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Summary:	To analyze the factors associated with the performance of episiotomy. Cross-sectional study, developed with data from the research "Born in Belo Horizonte: Labor and birth survey, "conducted with 577 women who had their children via vaginal birth. In order to verify the magnitude of the association between episiotomy and its possible determinants, logistic regression models were constructed to estimate the odds ratio. Episiotomy was performed in 26.34% of women, and 59.21% knew they had been subjected to it. We observed that younger women, primiparous women, women assisted by a professional other than the obstetric nurse and women who had their babies in a private hospital have an increased chance of being submitted to this procedure. Considering the rates of episiotomy, this study highlights the need for the absolute contraindication to indiscriminate performing it.
ISSN:	0034-7167 1984-0446
DOI:	10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0899