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Effectiveness of Laqshya Guideline regarding Emergency Prevention and Management of Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH) in Terms of Knowledge and Skills among Nursing Officers Working in Selected PHC & CHC and District Hospital of Gurugram

Preeti Jaiswal, Dr. Akoijam, Mamata Devi, Geetanjali Sirohiwal

Abstract: Introduction: Postpartum haemorrhage is one of the most frightening and deadly emergencies. It could also be a traumatic experience for the mother. Every woman giving birth undergoes care to mitigate the consequences of haemorrhage after the birth of their child. In India, every pregnancy carries a substantial risk of complications. To reduce the rate of maternal death, it should be promptly prevented. Material and methods: A non-equivalent pre and posttest design was conducted among 60 Nursing Officers (30 experimental & 30 control group). The sample were selected by using total enumerative sampling technique in CHC, PHCs and district hospital. A structured knowledge questionnaire and checklist were administered to measure the level of knowledge and skills to find out the effectiveness of Laqshya guideline regarding Emergency Prevention and Management of PPH. Results: The study shows that there was significant difference between the pre-test and post-test scores after implementation of Laqshya Guideline among study group. Experimental group the knowledge score increased from 10.96 ?2.53 to 18.16 ?2.97 and skills mean level from 8.9 ?2.05 to 13.7 ?2.32, while the control group showed no improvement. Paired ?t? test was used to observe differences between pre and post-test mean scores and shows that significant difference between pre and post knowledge & skills score among experimental group at p<0.05 and no significant difference in control group at p>0.05. Chi square test was used to assess association between posttest of knowledge score and found association on experience and PPH cases managed at p value of 0.0009 & 0.001respectively at p value <0.05 while in skills score age, experience & PPH cases managed were statistically significant with p value 0.006, 0.01 & 0.015 respectively at p value < 0.05. Conclusion: Laqshya Guideline of Emergency Prevention and Management of Postpartum Haemorrhage was effective among Nursing Officer. After utilization of this guideline the nursing officers are able to identified and manages PPH. It also helps to reduced mortality rate among intrapartum women.

Keywords: Laqshya guideline, Nursing Officer, effectiveness, skills, Postpartum Haemorrhage

Edition: Volume 12 Issue 5, May 2023

Pages: 2264 - 2269

DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/MR23522103612

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