Assessing the knowledge and skills on emergency obstetric care among health providers: Implications for health systems strengthening in Nigeria.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess the existing knowledge and skills relating to Emergency Obstetrics Care (EMOC) among health providers in eight referral maternity hospitals in Nigeria.

Study design

A cross-sectional study of skilled health providers (doctors, nurses and midwives) working in the hospitals during the period.

Setting

Six general hospitals (4 in the south and 2 in the north), and two teaching hospitals (both in the Northern part) of the country.

Population

All skilled providers offering EMOC services in the hospitals during the study.

Methods

A pre-tested self-administered questionnaire was used to obtain information relating to socio-demographic characteristics, the respondents' knowledge and skills in offering specific EMOC services (as compared to sta

SUBMITTER: Okonofua F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6453439 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature