Knowledge of post-cesarean home care among postpartum mothers in Central Tanzania: Baseline findings from a quasi-experimental study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The increasing rate of cesarean section births is a global concern, including in Tanzania, where cesarean section births account for 11% of live births. Following a cesarean section, mothers are commonly discharged early to reduce ward congestion; as a result, they are required to receive care at home. However, evidence indicates that mothers receive limited or no information on post-cesarean section home care, which increases the risk of complications.

Objective

To assess knowledge of home care after cesarean section birth among postpartum mothers in Central Tanzania.

Design

An analytical cross-sectional study.

Methods

This study involved 467 randomly selected post-cesarean section mothers, assessed 24-48 h after birth. Participants' knowledge was e

SUBMITTER: Mdoe MB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12420980 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature