Autor: |
Eva Wodeya Wanyenze, Gorrette K. Nalwadda, Nazarius Mbona Tumwesigye, Josaphat K. Byamugisha |
Jazyk: |
angličtina |
Rok vydání: |
2023 |
Předmět: |
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Zdroj: |
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, Vol 23, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2023) |
Druh dokumentu: |
article |
ISSN: |
1471-2393 |
DOI: |
10.1186/s12884-023-05978-8 |
Popis: |
Abstract Background The World Health Organization recommends birth companionship for all women in labor. There is insufficient evidence on birth companionship in low-income settings and it is not clear if role orientation impacts effectiveness. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of midwife-led role orientation of birth companions of on maternal satisfaction and birth outcomes in a sub-region in Uganda. Methods A stepped wedge cluster randomized trial conducted (control n = 240), intervention n = 235) from 4 clusters. Women who had a birth companion, in spontaneously established labor and, expecting a vaginal delivery were eligible. The intervention was “midwife-provided orientation of birth companions”. The admitting midwife provided an orientation session for the birth companion on supportive labor techniques. The primary outcome was the chance of having a spontaneous vaginal delivery. Assessors were not blinded. Independent t-test and Chi-Square tests were used to assess the differences by study period. Results Mean maternal satisfaction rate was significantly higher in the intervention period compared to the control period (P > 0.001). High maternal satisfaction levels were noted among the women who were; at the regional referral hospital, younger, first-time mothers, and unmarried (P |
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