Determinants of Midwifery Practice in the Active Management of Third Stage of Labor in Omdurman State, Sudan
Journal Title: International Journal of Health Sciences and Research - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Active management of the third phase of labor (AMTSL) has been shown to lessen blood loss in women undergoing vaginal childbirth. It could avert maternal deaths and morbidity. Objective: To assess the Knowledge, skills and identifying barriers to using of Active Management of Third Stage of Labor. Methods: Institution based cross-sectional study supplemented with observation checklist, was conducted among 50 Midwives in Omdurman Maternity Hospital in Sudan. The questionnaires include open as well as, closed-ended questions which cover social, demographic information, knowledge, and practice of midwives on active management of the third stage of labor. The pretest was done for validity and consistency; data were coded and analyzed with SPSS version 17 then presented in tables. Result: About 38 (84.4%) of midwives are not familiar with the current national treatment guidelines, while 7(15.6%) were familiar and 12 (26.7%) are able to use AMSTL. Conclusion: There is malpractice of AMSTL, training and supportive supervision should integrate as necessary to achieve the goals set for Maternal and newborn survival.
Authors and Affiliations
Nuhura Andugry
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP369079
- DOI -
- Views 91
- Downloads 0
Prevalence and Socio-Demographic Profile of Overfat and Obese Primary School Children in Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe
Background: The growing burden of obesity is evident especially in developing setting. The major health consequences of childhood obesity are realised in adulthood as cardiovascular diseases (mostly heart disease and str...
Efficacy of Therapeutic Ultrasound versus Low Level Laser Therapy in the Management of Venous Ulcer
Background: Venous ulcers are wounds that are thought to come to pass because of despicable execution of valves in the veins as a leg’s rule. They are the premier starting point of unending injuries, blending in 70% to 9...
Hypovitaminosis D in Pregnancy: A Review
Vitamin D is required to maintain proper levels of calcium and phosphorous, so inadequate Vitamin D in pregnancy may lead to abnormal bone growth, fractures or rickets in newborns. Deficiency of Vitamin D has been linked...
Qualitative Determination of Virgin and Recycled Plastic Used for Drinking and Storing Foodstuff: An Analytical Study Using SEM/EDX
Introduction: Plastics have become an integral part of life. Their usage pattern in daily life in sectors such as furniture, house wares, mechanical, engineering, aviation, floor sheet, lamination, biomedical etc. Improp...
Prevalence and Correlates of Stomach and Exhaustion Complaints in a Municipal Context: A Population Based Study
Objectives: The prevalence of somatic complaints has been found to be high across various populations in a variety of contexts. However, very few studies have been carried out at regional or municipality level. This stud...