Table 2 obstetric characteristics of mothers who undergo induction of labor in Amhara regional state referral hospital, North West Ethiopia,2016(N = 484)
Variables | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Parity | ||
Nulliparous | 236 | 48.8 |
Multiparous | 248 | 51.2 |
Gestational age | ||
28–36 | 61 | 12.6 |
37–41 | 340 | 70.2 |
≥ 42 | 83 | 17.2 |
Pre-induction bishop score | ||
> 5 | 263 | 54.3 |
≤ 5 | 221 | 45.7 |
Duration of latent first stage of labor | ||
> 18 h | 117 | 24.2 |
≤ 18 h | 367 | 75.8 |
Poor obstetric history | ||
Yes | 96 | 19.8 |
No | 388 | 80.2 |