Magnitude of uterine rupture and associated feto-maternal outcomes among women who gave birth at Hiwot Fana Comprehensive Specialized University Hospital, Harar, Ethiopia

Abstract

Uterine rupture is a serious obstetric emergency whereby the uterine wall is disrupted and loses its integrity. Although its prevalence in Africa ranges from 0.3 to 2.4%, it is one of the major causes of maternal mortality. However, evidence on its burden and associated factors is limited in many settings, including in Ethiopia.