Aguiar, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7966-6897, Farley, A., Hope, Lucy, Amin, A., Shah, P. and Manaseki-Holland, S.
(2019)
Birth-Related Perineal Trauma in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Maternal and Child Health Journal, 23 (8).
pp. 1048-1070.
ISSN Print: 1092-7875 Online: 1573-6628
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Abstract
Introduction Birth-related perineal trauma (BPT) is a common consequence of vaginal births. When poorly managed, BPT can result in increased morbidity and mortality due to infections, haemorrhage, and incontinence. This review aims to collect data on rates of BPT in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), through a systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods The following databases were searched: Medline, Embase, Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature (LILACs), and the World Health Organization (WHO) regional databases, from 2004 to 2016. Cross-sectional data on the proportion of vaginal births that resulted in episiotomy, second degree tears or obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASI) were extracted from studies carried out in LMICs by two independent reviewers. Estimates were meta-analysed using a random effects model; results were presented by type of BPT, parity, and mode of birth. Results Of the 1182 citations reviewed, 74 studies providing data on 334,054 births in 41 countries were included. Five studies reported outcomes of births in the community. In LMICs, the overall rates of BPT were 46% (95% CI 36-55%), 24% (95% CI 17-32%), and 1.4% (95% CI 1.2-1.7%) for episiotomies, second degree tears, and OASI, respectively. Studies were highly heterogeneous with respect to study design and population. The overall reporting quality was inadequate. Discussion Compared to high-income settings, episiotomy rates are high in LMIC medical facilities. There is an urgent need to improve reporting of BPT in LMICs particularly with regards to births taking in community settings.
Item Type: | Article |
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Additional Information: | The full-text of the online published article can be accessed via the official URL. |
Uncontrolled Discrete Keywords: | birth-related perineal trauma, episiotomy, LMICs, OASI, systematic review |
Divisions: | College of Health, Life and Environmental Sciences > School of Nursing and Midwifery |
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Copyright Info: | Open Access article |
SWORD Depositor: | Prof. Pub Router |
Depositing User: | Janet Davidson |
Date Deposited: | 18 Apr 2019 14:22 |
Last Modified: | 23 Jun 2020 11:47 |
URI: | https://eprints.worc.ac.uk/id/eprint/7847 |
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