Table 3 Risky practices by health workers to speed up second stage of labour (N = 127)
Risky practices | Practiced n (%) | Not practiced n (%) |
|---|---|---|
Applying abdominal pressure | 42 (33.1) | 85 (66.9) |
Giving of IV oxytocin bolus | 24 (18.9) | 103 (81.1) |
Asking client to bear down with or without full cervical dilatation | 77 (60.6) | 50 (39.4) |
Beating client to gain her cooperation | 12 (9.4) | 115 (90.6) |
Forcing client to keep her thighs separated | 36 (28.3) | 91 (71.7) |
Gaining client’s cooperation by explanation | 93 (73.2) | 34 (26.8) |
Inviting a relation to scold the client | 53 (41.7) | 74 (58.3) |