Abstract

The induction rate in the United States has more than doubled since 1989 to a high of 20.6% (Martin et al., 2003). The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of labor induction on the odds of primary cesarean delivery controlling for factors that confound or modify the effect with a database that provides size and scope. The study design was a retrospective, explanatory study design, using secondary data analysis with a database comprised of hospital discharge data, birth certificate data, AHA Annual Hospital Survey data, and neonatal intensive care survey data (N = 160,533 births).

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3168581; ProQuest document ID: 305373796. The author still retains copyright.

Authors

Susan McBride

Author Details

Susan McBride, PhD, RN-BC

Sigma Membership

Iota Mu

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Descriptive/Correlational

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Effects of Labor Induction, Obstetric Care, Maternal Care

Advisor

Patti Hamilton

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

Texas Woman's University

Degree Year

2005

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2020-05-07

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