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Frequency and Indications of Cesarean Section in Females Undergoing Induction of Labor: A Cross-sectional Study at a Tertiary Care Hospital

Frequency and Indications of Cesarean Section in Females Undergoing Induction of Labor: A Cross-sectional Study at a Tertiary Care Hospital

Authors

  • Sanya Muqaddas Central Park Medical College, Lahore-Pakistan
  • Rubina Naurin Central Park Medical College, Lahore-Pakistan
  • Tehmina Zafar Central Park Medical College, Lahore-Pakistan
  • Rubeena Badar Central Park Medical College Lahore
  • Rozina Naurin Central Park Medical College, Lahore-Pakistan
  • Tayyaba Majeed Central Park Medical College, Lahore-Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37018/VECR4061

Keywords:

Cesarean section, Induction, Labor, Failed induction, Fetal distress

Abstract

Background: Induction of labour is a method to increase the vaginal delivery rate in women in whom the spontaneous onset of labor does not occur or they need to be delivered before the estimated date of delivery. However, in literature, the frequency of cesarean section is reported to be high after induction and not much work has been done especially in local settings. So we conducted this study to attain the current extent of cesarean section after induction and its most common indications. This study determined the frequency of cesarean sections and identified their indications in females undergoing induction of labor.

Patients and methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was done in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Central Park Teaching Hospital, Lahore from March to September 2021. After IRB approval 100 females were included in the study who were induced with Prostaglandin E2. Informed consent was taken and mode of delivery was observed. In cases of cesarean section, indications were noted in proforma.

Results: In this study, 40% of women had cesarean section and 60% underwent normal delivery. The most frequent indication was fetal distress (32.50%) followed by refusal for further dose (25%), failed induction (22.50%) and prolonged or obstructed labor (20%). The frequency of cesarean section was higher in younger primiparous (55%) and obese women (42.5%).

Conclusion: This study concluded that the frequency of cesarean section is higher in women undergoing induction of labour. The most frequent indication was fetal distress followed by refusal for further dose and failed induction.

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Published

2024-09-30

How to Cite

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Muqaddas S, Naurin R, Zafar T, Badar R, Naurin R, Majeed T. Frequency and Indications of Cesarean Section in Females Undergoing Induction of Labor: A Cross-sectional Study at a Tertiary Care Hospital. J Fatima Jinnah Med Univ [Internet]. 2024 Sep. 30 [cited 2025 Feb. 11];18(3):117-20. Available from: https://www.jfjmu.com/index.php/ojs/article/view/1248