Risk Factors for Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries among Women Delivering at a Tertiary Hospital in Southwestern Uganda

• Main Authors: Mahad Ali (Author), Richard Migisha (Author), Joseph Ngonzi (Author), Joy Muhumuza (Author), Ronald Mayanja (Author), Jolly Joe Lapat (Author), Wasswa Salongo (Author), Musa Kayondo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background. Obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS) arise from perineal trauma during vaginal delivery and are associated with poor maternal health outcomes. Most OASIS occur in unattended deliveries in resource-limited settings. However, even in facilities where deliveries are attended by skilled...