Exploring potential opportunities and strategies of using the Labour Care Guide to improve labour monitoring and health outcomes among health care providers in Uganda: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Labour monitoring tracks cervical dilation, contractions, and foetal heart rate to ensure safe childbirth. Prolonged labour is identified when progress exceeds expected timelines, shown on the partograph or Labour Care Guide (LCG). The LCG helps health care providers detect abnormal labour patterns early. This study explored how the LCG could enhance labour monitoring in Uganda, identifying strategies to improve maternal and foetal outcomes through timely assessments and interventions.

Methods

Between June and September 2023, qualitative interviews were held with Health Care Providers and Ministry of Health officials familiar with the Labour Care Guide. Conducted privately and digitally recorded, the interviews were transcribed and coded. Through iterative analysi

SUBMITTER: Godfrey MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12659402 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature