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