Knowledge, attitude and practice of emergency care providers on obstetric haemorrhage in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obstetric haemorrhage (OH) is a leading cause of maternal deaths worldwide. The South African Department of Health recommends that all childbirths be managed by skilled personnel who can identify and manage complications to reduce adverse maternal, perinatal and neonatal outcomes. Emergency Care (EC) providers are prehospital personnel mandated to fulfil this role; however, little is known about their knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) for OH emergencies. This study assesses EC providers' knowledge (specifically pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment), attitude and practices regarding OH management in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), South Africa.

Methods

A cross-sectional KAP survey was administered to public-sector EC providers at designated central locations in eac

SUBMITTER: Govender S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12510202 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature