Community health worker knowledge and management of pre-eclampsia in rural Karnataka State, India.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In India, the hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and postpartum haemorrhage are responsible for nearly 40 % of all maternal deaths. Most of these deaths occur in primary health settings which frequently lack essential equipment and medication, are understaffed, and have limited or no access to specialist care. Community health care workers are regarded as essential providers of basic maternity care; and the quality of care they provide is dependent on the level of knowledge and skills they possess. However, there is limited research regarding their ability to manage pregnancy complications. This study aims to describe the current state of knowledge regarding pre-eclampsia and eclampsia among community health care workers (auxiliary nurse midwives, accredited social heal

SUBMITTER: Ramadurg U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5056468 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature