Effect of ethnicity and parity on utilisation of labour epidural analgesia: a retrospective study

This study outlines the disparities in the utilisation of epidural analgesia at our hospital across various patient demographics. It highlights the need for further qualitative research investigating potential barriers to equitable access to effective labour pain management.

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Anaesthesia
Published
2026-01-23
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1111/anae.70127
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3
Primary Topic
Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
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Effect of ethnicity and parity on utilisation of labour epidural analgesia: a retrospective study

R. Ross Kennedy, Andrew McCombie, Adele Macgregor, Elizabeth Hall
3 citations
Anaesthesia
Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
123.31
article

Effect of ethnicity and parity on utilisation of labour epidural analgesia: a retrospective study

R. Ross Kennedy, Andrew McCombie, Adele Macgregor, Elizabeth Hall
article en
3 citations

Abstract

This study outlines the disparities in the utilisation of epidural analgesia at our hospital across various patient demographics. It highlights the need for further qualitative research investigating potential barriers to equitable access to effective labour pain management.

Anaesthesia
Christchurch Hospital (NZ), University of Otago (NZ)
Openalex Percentile: Top 0%
Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
123.31
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Effect of ethnicity and parity on utilisation of labour epidural analgesia: a retrospective study — R. Ross Kennedy, Andrew McCombie, et al. · Anaesthesia (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS