TITLE:
Rationale of a Cross Sectional Descriptive Study on Knowledge and Practices of Healthcare Providers on Postpartum Hemorrhage Management in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo
AUTHORS:
Muela Andy Mbangama, Mubalamata Eugène-Patrick Lukusa, Ambis Joëlle Lumaya, Nkongolo Freddy Muamba, Banza Jésual Lotoy, Nkashama Bienvenu Kazadi, Ndombasi Nelda Lemba, Otem Christian Ndesanzim, Feruzi Michel Mangala
KEYWORDS:
Knowledge, Practices, Providers, Management and PPH
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Vol.13 No.9,
September
8,
2023
ABSTRACT: Background: Healthcare Providers’ knowledge and practice
of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) management are essential to reduce maternal
morbidity and mortality. PPH is a public health problem due to the high
maternal mortality (MM) associated with it worldwide (25%). Improving the
quality of PPH management is a major challenge in low-income countries where,
despite the progress made in its management, PPH remains a major contributor to
maternal morbidity and mortality. Objective: We will evaluate the level
of knowledge and practices of providers in
the PPH management in Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Methods: This study will
be descriptive and cross-sectional. The minimum sample size will be 86. Our
study population will consist of delivery room care providers. Results will be reported as percentage proportion and mean plus or
minus standard deviation. Comparisons of means between groups will be
made using Student’s t-test and Pearson’s
chi-square test. The test will be statistically significant for a p value 0.05. Data will be
collected and processed anonymously and confidentially. Conclusion: Improving quality of care must be a priority in obstetrics. This evaluation requires us to
determine the level of knowledge and practices of providers in the PPH
management in Kinshasa.