Unmet need for induction of labor in Africa: secondary analysis from the 2004 - 2005 WHO Global Maternal and Perinatal Health Survey (A cross-sectional survey)

• Main Authors: Bukola Fawole (Author), Idi Nafiou (Author), M'Mimunya Machoki (Author), Jean-Jose W (Author), Kidza Mugerwa (Author), Isilda Neves (Author), Faouzi Amokrane (Author), Archana Shah (Author), Paulo Souza (Author), Matthews Mathai (Author), Metin Gulmezoglu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Induction of labor is being increasingly used to prevent adverse outcomes in the mother and the newborn.This study assessed the prevalence of induction of labor and determinants of its use in Africa.</p> <p>Methods</p&...