The Effect of Training Program on Midwife’s Knowledge regarding Postpartum Hemorrhage at Aljenena town /Darfur

Abstract

Background: Every year it is estimated that worldwide, more than 500 000 women die of complications of pregnancy and childbirth. At least 7 million women who survive childbirth suffer serious health problems Post-partum hemorrhage is one of the most alarming and serious emergencies which midwives face when hemorrhage occurs. The midwife plays central role in prevention and treatment of postpartum hemorrhage. Home birth deliveries are often in high demand, it requires the skills and confidence not only deliver babies, but to recognize early medical attendance or intervention. The aim is to assess the effect of training program on midwives, knowledge regarding of postpartum Hemorrhage Methods: A total coverage of village and hospital midwives in Aljenena town. Sample size consist of (86) midwives data were collected using structured interviewing questionnaire. Data were analyzed by using statistical package for social sciences Result: showed that tow third of midwives had poor knowledge about the causes of post-partum hemorrhage before intervention while their knowledge improved after intervention and more than forty of midwives had poor knowledge regarding risk factor of post-partum hemorrhage in pretest, while these changed to good knowledge in the posttest with highly statistical significant differences p=0.000. Less than tow third of midwives had poor knowledge about preventions of post-partum hemorrhage) before intervention. While, their knowledge improved after intervention. Conclusion: Based on the findings study concluded that the majority of midwives were lacked of the essential knowledge regarding PPH in pretest while knowledge improved after intervention. ________________________________________ Key word: midwifery training, postpartum hemorrhage