Utilization of pharmacological labour analgesia: a survey of obstetric care providers in eastern Ethiopia.

The study revealed that half of the OCPs utilized the pharmacological labour pain management method. In general, this study identified that variables like sex, training and the attitude of OCPs were factors associated with the utilization of pharmacological labour pain management methods. The health facilities should provide training to enhance the skill of OCPs and equip themselves with sufficient analgesic drugs.