Table 3 In what cases/how were care policies implemented
Variables | n (%) |
|---|---|
Perineal disinfection (n=217) | |
 washing away by antiseptic solution | 152 (59.6) |
 spread antiseptic solution on perineum | 60 (23.5) |
 washing away by sterilized water | 10 (3.9) |
 washing away by tap water | 4 (1.6) |
 not stated | 1 |
Episiotomy for primipara (n=137)* | |
 severe distress of the fetus | 129 (94.2) |
 prospect of severe perineal injury | 120 (87.6) |
 vacuum/forceps delivery | 111 (81.0) |
 others | 5 (3.6) |
Episiotomy for multipara (n=166)* | |
 severe distress of the fetus | 149 (89.8) |
 prevent severe perineal injury | 140 (84.3) |
 vacuum/forceps delivery | 132 (79.5) |
 others | 7 (4.2) |
Fundal pressure (n=182)* | |
 lower fetal heart beat | 117 (64.3) |
 poor fetus descent | 108 (59.3) |
 vacuum/forceps delivery | 99 (54.4) |
 stricture in area of maternal pelvic outlet | 58 (31.9) |
 prolonged labour | 52 (28.6) |
 others | 18 (9.9) |
Hands and knees position for correcting fetal abnormal rotation (n=149) | |
 depends on women’s request | 98 (66.7) |
 15–29 min | 15 (10.2) |
 30–59 min | 28 (19.0) |
 more than 1 h | 6 (4.1) |
 not stated | 2 |