Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice towards management of postpartum hemorrhage among third year nursing students at University of Namibia, main campus
Abstract:Background: Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is commonly defined as blood loss of 500ml or more within 24 hours after birth. PPH is the leading cause of maternal mortality in the low-income countries and the primary cause of nearly one quarter of all maternal death globally. Namibia recorded the highest direct cause of maternal deaths for the period of April 2010 to March 2012 which was linked to bleeding after delivery. The purpose of the study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice towards management … Show more
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