Background Episiotomy, a surgical procedure that enlarges the vaginal opening during
childbirth, was common practice until the early 2000s. Other sources, including the World …

Episiotomy practice is influenced by many factors studied in the scientific literature. Evidence-
based medicine has isolated many factors that are linked to episiotomy practice, thus …

Perineal trauma can lead to short-and long-term complications for the mother. The purpose
of this study was to determine the incidence of perineal trauma and its related factors. In this …

Background Traumatic birth experience has undesirable effects on the life of the mother,
child, family, and society. The identification of predictive factors can be useful in improving …

Background Episiotomy is a surgical incision of the perineum to hasten the delivery. There is
a scarce of information related to episiotomy practice, and its associated factors, in …

Background Assessing women's childbirth experiences is a crucial indicator in maternity
services because negative childbirth experiences are associated with maternal mortalities …

Background Disrespectful maternity care is a key impediment to achieving a good quality
care. Identifying predicting factors can be used in mitigating any potential risk in for …

Background: The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of Achillea millefolium and
Hypericum perforatum ointments on episiotomy wound healing in primiparous women …

Background Intrapartum respectful maternity care is defined as a fundamental human right
that can affect the mother's experiences. This study aimed to determine the status of …

Background Delay in episiotomy wound healing can lead to infection. The application of
natural antimicrobial agents isolated from herbal essences can be a good strategy to …