Safety and effectiveness of different modes of labor induction among pregnant women delivering at referral hospitals in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: a cohort study.

Background: Induction of labor is a medical procedure used to stimulate uterine contractions and promote cervical ripening, facilitating spontaneous vaginal delivery (SVD). Various induction methods are used globally, but data on their safety and effectiveness, especially in developing countries, are limited. This study evaluated the safety and effectiveness of different labor induction methods among pregnant women delivering at referral hospitals in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.