Incidence and outcome of twin deliveries in jimma university specialized hospital, south west Ethiopia, 2013

Abstract

ummary Introduction Twin pregnancy is one of the common obstetrical complications. It is associated with much-increased risk of maternal and fetal complications during a pregnancy, and worse perinatal outcomes compared with the outcome for singletons. Its incidence also varies with different factors Objectives The objective of the study is to determine the incidence, and obstetrical and neonatal outcomes among twin pregnancies who will deliver in obstetrics ward of Jimma University Specialized Hospital (JUSH) from January 1, 2012 to January 31, 2013. Methodology A prospective study will be carried-out in obstetrics ward of JUSH. All cases of twin deliveries in the hospital will be included in the study. Data will be collected at the time of delivery including maternal age, parity, and gestational age at the time of delivery, fetal Apgar scores at birth, fetal sex, fetal weights, & type of placentation. Data on maternal and neonatal complications will be collected through follow up. The data will be collected using structured questionnaire which include validated and standardized verbal autopsy tool. Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS version 16 for windows) will be used for data analysis. Descriptive statistics will be used to describe the main features of the data. Bivariate analysis will be done to determine association between independent variables and outcome variable. Multivariate Logistic regression will be used to control the effect of confounding variables. Significant variables at P<0.25 from bivariate analysis will be included in multivariable logistic regression analysis. Finally, statistical significance will be declared at P<0.05. A total of 9,880.00 Birr will be needed to conduct this study.