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Percent distribution of forms of care likely to be ineffective or harmful as observed in the hospital in Egypt and as reported by hospitals in Lebanon, Syria and the West Bank.
| Practices | Egypt | Lebanon | Syria | West Bank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Routine enema | 3% | 77% empty lower bowel | 9% | 50% |
| Routine pubic shaving | 1% | 92% | 56% | 32% |
| Routine lithotomy position during the second stage | 100% | 100% | 93% | 96% |
| Routine or liberal use of episiotomy | 93% for primiparas | 56% routine; 44% doctor decides | 95% | 78% for primiparas |
