Health care providers' knowledge of clinical protocols for postpartum hemorrhage care in Kenya: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) remains the leading cause of maternal death worldwide despite its often-preventable nature. Understanding health care providers' knowledge of clinical protocols is imperative for improving quality of care and reducing mortality. This is especially pertinent in referral and teaching hospitals that train nursing and medical students and interns in addition to managing emergency and referral cases.

Methods

This study aimed to (1) measure health care providers' knowledge of clinical protocols for risk assessment, prevention, and management of PPH in 3 referral hospitals in Kenya and (2) examine factors associated with providers' knowledge. We developed a knowledge assessment tool based on past studies and clinical guidelines from the World

SUBMITTER: Henry J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9647972 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature