ABSTRACT
Introduction: Globally, by 2015 the maternal mortality ratio is estimated to be 216 per 100,000 live births. In Tanzania was approximately 556 per 100,000 live births; the leading cause was PPH approximately 25% of maternal deaths and uterine atony contributes 70% of PPH. These show that there are some limitations of knowledge and skills level on AMTSL among health care providers for prevention of PPH as it prevented more than 60% of PPH.
Objectives: Assessment of knowledge and skills on active management of third stage of labour among health care providers for prevention of PPH in Lake Zone Tanzania.
Methods: The research design was descriptive cross- sectional study. The study involved 340 participants who were obtained by convenient sampling. Regional, District hospital and health centers were selected by simple random technique, consultant hospital was purposefully selected. Data were collected using questionnaires and observational checklist.
Results: The study found that, of all 340 participants, 171 (50.3%) had adequate knowledge, while 153(45.0%) had adequate skills on AMTSL among health care providers. Health care providers aged 45 years and above are (AOR 9.350,P
MUYANGA, D (2021). Assessment Of Knowledge And Skills On Active Management Of Third Stage Of Labour Among Health Care Providers For Prevention Of Post Partum Haemorrhage In Lake Zone Tanzania. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/assessment-of-knowledge-and-skills-on-active-management-of-third-stage-of-labour-among-health-care-providers-for-prevention-of-post-partum-haemorrhage-in-lake-zone-tanzania
MUYANGA, DANIEL "Assessment Of Knowledge And Skills On Active Management Of Third Stage Of Labour Among Health Care Providers For Prevention Of Post Partum Haemorrhage In Lake Zone Tanzania" Afribary. Afribary, 23 Apr. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/assessment-of-knowledge-and-skills-on-active-management-of-third-stage-of-labour-among-health-care-providers-for-prevention-of-post-partum-haemorrhage-in-lake-zone-tanzania. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
MUYANGA, DANIEL . "Assessment Of Knowledge And Skills On Active Management Of Third Stage Of Labour Among Health Care Providers For Prevention Of Post Partum Haemorrhage In Lake Zone Tanzania". Afribary, Afribary, 23 Apr. 2021. Web. 27 Apr. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/assessment-of-knowledge-and-skills-on-active-management-of-third-stage-of-labour-among-health-care-providers-for-prevention-of-post-partum-haemorrhage-in-lake-zone-tanzania >.
MUYANGA, DANIEL . "Assessment Of Knowledge And Skills On Active Management Of Third Stage Of Labour Among Health Care Providers For Prevention Of Post Partum Haemorrhage In Lake Zone Tanzania" Afribary (2021). Accessed April 27, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/assessment-of-knowledge-and-skills-on-active-management-of-third-stage-of-labour-among-health-care-providers-for-prevention-of-post-partum-haemorrhage-in-lake-zone-tanzania