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Table 4 Technical factors for episiotomy in Metema district, Northwest, Ethiopia, 2020 (n = 410)

From: Episiotomy practice and associated factors among mothers who gave birth at public health facilities in Metema district, northwest Ethiopia

Variables

Frequency

Percentage (%)

Use of oxytocin

  

 Yes

59

14.39

 No

351

85.61

Fundal pressure

  

 Yes

93

22.68

 No

317

77.32

Use of analgesia

  

 Yes

15

3.66

 No

395

96.34

Instrumental vaginal delivery

  

 Yes

64

15.61

 No

346

84.39

Birth attendants

  

 Midwife

386

94.15

 HO

5

1.22

 Nurse

4

0.98

 IESO

9

2.20

 Doctor

6

1.46