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SynthesisInquiry : a journal of medical care organization, provision and financing

Prevalence of Labor Induction, its Indication, and Feto-Maternal Outcomes in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Zerihun Figa, Addisu Getnet Zemeskel, Asrat Alemu, Anteneh Gashaw, Aschalew Gossaye Ejigu, Nigatu Tilahun, Tesfaye Temesgen, Fikru Bedecha, Bereket Tesfaye Gebre

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Zerihun FigaDilla University, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0003-1731-5511
Addisu Getnet ZemeskelDilla University, Ethiopia.
Asrat AlemuDilla University, Ethiopia.
Anteneh GashawDilla University, Ethiopia.
Aschalew Gossaye EjiguDilla University, Ethiopia.
Nigatu TilahunDilla University, Ethiopia.
Tesfaye TemesgenDilla University, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0002-8424-3725
Fikru BedechaDilla University, Ethiopia.
Bereket Tesfaye GebreDilla University, Ethiopia.

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Abstract

Labor induction (IOL) is a common obstetric intervention to stimulate uterine contractions before the spontaneous onset of labor, with the goal of achieving vaginal delivery. It is indicated for various reasons, including post-term pregnancy, premature rupture of membranes (PROM), maternal medical conditions, and fetal growth restriction. This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of labor induction, its indications, and the associated maternal and fetal outcomes in Ethiopia. A comprehensive search for relevant articles was conducted using widely recognized databases such as Google Scholar, Cochrane, PubMed, HINARI, Web of Science, African Online, and institutional repositories from Ethiopian universities. Data were extracted using the standard format provided by the Joanna Briggs Institute. The Cochran

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Labor, InducedPregnancy OutcomeEthiopiaFemaleHumansInfant, NewbornPregnancyPremature Rupture of Fetal MembranesPrevalenceEthiopiafetal outcomesindicationInduction of labormaternal outcome

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PMID41503887
PMCPMC12783555

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