Episiotomy in Southern Brazil: prevalence, trend, and associated factors

Episiotomy in Southern Brazil: prevalence, trend, and associated factors

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To identify and analyze the prevalence, trend, and factors associated with episiotomy in Rio Grande, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Southern Brazil. METHODS A single, standardized questionnaire was applied to all pregnant women, residents in the municipality of Rio Grande,...

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Main Authors: Juraci A. Cesar, Luana P. Marmitt, Raúl A. Mendoza-Sassi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2022-04-01
Series:Revista de Saúde Pública
Subjects:
Episiotomy, trends
Prevalence
Risk Factors
Socioeconomic Factors
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0034-89102022000100221&tlng=en

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