Knowledge of Nurses regarding Post Cesarean Section care In Kassala Saudi Specialized Hospital, Sudan2021

Abstract

Introduction:- Post-cesarean section nursing care is an important measure to reduce the maternal mortality and morbidity rate and to a give good obstetric outcome. Methods: This was descriptive hospital based study conducted at Kassala Saudi Specialized Hospital from January2016 to September2016. 43 nurses were enrolled in the study (total coverage) .The data was collected through a structured questionnaire. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 23. Results: Most of the participants did not expose to training 84%. There was variation in knowledge concerning the different issues related to cesarean section and cesarean section complications,34.9%had poor knowledge regarding types of anaethesia,53.5% had a good knowledge regarding benefits from assessment of uterine involution also 67.4%had a good knowledge about sign ,symptoms of deep venous thrombosis and 79.1% of participant had a poor knowledge regarding advices that should be provided for mother before discharge . Recommendation: The findings of this paper suggest that continuing educational programs about nurse’s knowledge regarding post cesarean section care should be established to improved nurse's quality and profession. Conclusion: nurses have good knowledge regarding post-operative cesarean section care

Keywords: postpartum care, Nurses, Knowledge, post cesarean section,