Magnitude of Maternal Satisfaction with Labor Epidural Analgesia Andfactors Associated with it in Selected Health Care Facilities (Black Lion Hospital, Korean General Hospital and Grace Maternity and Children Hospital) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2023

Abstract

Maternal satisfaction with childbirth is a complex measure that is influenced by several factors. Among these labor pain management is one factor. There are different methods of labor pain management. Labor epidural analgesia is one method of analgesia. Currently labour epidural analgesia is widely practiced all over the world, and today in many developed countries labour epidural analgesia reflects standard obstetric care. In Ethiopia, over the past few years. labour epidural analgesia is practiced in some health facilities but there is paucity of study regarding magnitude of maternal satisfaction with LEA.