Survey of the Factors Associated with a Woman's Choice to Have an Epidural for Labor Analgesia
Objectives. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors associated with whether a woman received an epidural in labor and to determine the main source used to obtain information about labor epidurals. Methods. Over a one-month period, we surveyed all patients who labored, the day after t...
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| description | Objectives. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors associated with whether a woman received an epidural in labor and to determine the main source used to obtain information about labor epidurals.
Methods. Over a one-month period, we surveyed all patients who labored, the day after their delivery. We used multiple logistic regression to identify potential predictive factors after initial univariate analysis.
Results. 320 women who met enrollment criteria delivered during the study period and 94% completed the study. Of the 302 patients surveyed, 80% received an epidural for labor. Univariate analysis showed the following variables were associated with whether women received an epidural (P<.01): partner preference, prior epidural, language, education, type of insurance, age, duration, and pitocin use. Using computed multiple logistic regression only partner preference and prior epidural were associated with whether women received an epidural.
Conclusion. It was not surprising that a previous epidural was predictive of a patient receiving an epidural. The strong association with partner preference and epidural use suggests this is an important factor when counseling pregnant women with regard to their decision to have a labor epidural. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c2b8aab72c3f4faf8116698601b5da9e2025-02-03T01:07:02ZengWileyAnesthesiology Research and Practice1687-69621687-69702010-01-01201010.1155/2010/356789356789Survey of the Factors Associated with a Woman's Choice to Have an Epidural for Labor AnalgesiaJennifer Harkins0Brendan Carvalho1Amy Evers2Sachin Mehta3Edward T. Riley4University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, FL 33612, USADepartment of Anesthesia, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA 94305, USADepartment of Anesthesia, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA 94305, USADepartment of Anesthesia, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA 94305, USADepartment of Anesthesia, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA 94305, USAObjectives. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors associated with whether a woman received an epidural in labor and to determine the main source used to obtain information about labor epidurals. Methods. Over a one-month period, we surveyed all patients who labored, the day after their delivery. We used multiple logistic regression to identify potential predictive factors after initial univariate analysis. Results. 320 women who met enrollment criteria delivered during the study period and 94% completed the study. Of the 302 patients surveyed, 80% received an epidural for labor. Univariate analysis showed the following variables were associated with whether women received an epidural (P<.01): partner preference, prior epidural, language, education, type of insurance, age, duration, and pitocin use. Using computed multiple logistic regression only partner preference and prior epidural were associated with whether women received an epidural. Conclusion. It was not surprising that a previous epidural was predictive of a patient receiving an epidural. The strong association with partner preference and epidural use suggests this is an important factor when counseling pregnant women with regard to their decision to have a labor epidural.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/356789 |
| spellingShingle | Jennifer Harkins Brendan Carvalho Amy Evers Sachin Mehta Edward T. Riley Survey of the Factors Associated with a Woman's Choice to Have an Epidural for Labor Analgesia Anesthesiology Research and Practice |
| title | Survey of the Factors Associated with a Woman's Choice to Have an Epidural for Labor Analgesia |
| title_full | Survey of the Factors Associated with a Woman's Choice to Have an Epidural for Labor Analgesia |
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| title_short | Survey of the Factors Associated with a Woman's Choice to Have an Epidural for Labor Analgesia |
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