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Age, gestational age (GA), parity, body mass index (BMI), Bishop score, hemoglobin level, maternal disease, and epidural anesthesia were also recorded. Labor induction outcomes, including cesarean section for failed induction, time of induction, and the three labor stages, were assessed. From December 2018 to December 2021, 138 women were recruited for our study, including 120 and 18 women with successful and failed labor induction, respectively. Shorter cervical length (\u22643.415 cm, OR = 6.22, 95% CI = 1.75\u201322.15) and multiparity (OR = 17.69, 95% CI = 2.94\u2013106.51) were associated with successful induction. Higher BMI was associated with failed induction (OR = 0.87, 95% CI = 0.75\u20130.99). Age, GA, Bishop score, and fetal birth weight were not associated with successful labor induction. The ROC curve showed a cervical length cutoff value of 3.415 cm, revealing 76.8% of the area under the curve. In conclusion, a shorter cervical length (\u22643.415 cm) was associated with a higher chance of successful labor induction (76.8%). This parameter might be used to predict the chance of successful labor induction. This information could help better inform clinician discussions with pregnant women concerning the chance of successful labor induction and consequent decision-making. 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