Incidence of Episiotomy in Kasr Alainy OBGYN Hospital in Cairo, Egypt; a
cross-sectional study
Abstract
Objective This study aims to determine the incidence of
episiotomy in Kasr Alainy OBGYN Hospital in Cairo, Egypt. Objectives
include identifying factors influencing the incidence of episiotomy.
Design This cross-sectional study was conducted between March
1, 2022 and June 30, 2022, to determine the incidence of episiotomy
among vaginal deliveries in the hospital. Setting Data was
collected from patient charts at Kasr Alainy OBGYN Hospital in Cairo,
Egypt. Patient Sample The total number of patient charts
inspected was 1731, of which 1545 met the inclusion criteria.
Methods Data was manually collected from patient hospital
records at the end of each day, and entered into a standardized
data-collection form. The data collected was then statistically analyzed
using SPSS. Main Outcome Measures The overall incidence of
episiotomy was found to be 64%. Results The overall incidence
of 64%, broken-down by gravidity, it was found that the incidence of
episiotomy is 97% in primigravid patients, and 52% in multigravida
patients. Several other associated factors were reviewed.
Conclusions The incidence of episiotomy at Kasr Alainy OBGYN
Hospital is greater than the WHO recommended rate. Further research is
recommended to study the indications of episiotomy and collect
information regarding how episiotomy affects patients’ perineal health
and quality of life. This will aid in drawing evidence-based conclusions
regarding the advantages and drawbacks of episiotomy, and how its
incidence changes over time. Funding This research received no
external funding. Keywords episiotomy; vaginal delivery; Egypt;
Middle East; Africa; gravidity; maternal age; gestational age; cervical
diameter; gestational weight