The Use and Perceived Barriers of the Partograph at Public Health Institutions in East Gojjam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia

Introduction: The partograph is a vital tool used to reduce maternal and fetal mortality and morbidity and to prevent prolonged and obstructed labor, as well as postpartum hemorrhage and fistula formation. This study explored the use and barriers of the partograph among obstetric caregivers in East...

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Autores principales:	Desalegne Zelellw, Teketo Tegegne
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Publicado:	Ubiquity Press 2018
Materias:	Infectious and parasitic diseases RC109-216 Public aspects of medicine RA1-1270
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:b28db804baf646379b3827d1be20e2d02021-12-02T05:39:30ZThe Use and Perceived Barriers of the Partograph at Public Health Institutions in East Gojjam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia2214-999610.29024/aogh.23https://doaj.org/article/b28db804baf646379b3827d1be20e2d02018-04-01T00:00:00Zhttps://annalsofglobalhealth.org/articles/23https://doaj.org/toc/2214-9996Introduction: The partograph is a vital tool used to reduce maternal and fetal mortality and morbidity and to prevent prolonged and obstructed labor, as well as postpartum hemorrhage and fistula formation. This study explored the use and barriers of the partograph among obstetric caregivers in East Gojam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia. Methods and materials: A cross-sectional study design consisting of both quantitative and qualitative methods was utilized. Data was collected through a structured clinical observation checklist and semistructured questions. The content of the checklists was developed according to modified WHO partograph. Thematic analysis was employed using open code software version 3.6. Coding was done immediately after the data was collected. The coded data was defined and categorized into groups. Once the categories were identified and the names given, the data was related to the objectives of the study. Data was crosschecked to ensure consistency between the themes and the categories. Then we summarized the themes and drew conclusions that gave answers to the research questions. Results and conclusion: This study showed that participants believed partograph is an essential tool used to reduce maternal and fetal mortality and morbidity and to prevent prolonged and obstructed labor, as well as postpartum hemorrhage. They explained that work overload, lack of skill and competency, negligence, lack of motivation and a shortage of infrastructure and resources hindered utilization of the partograph.</p><p>Desalegne ZelellwTeketo TegegneUbiquity PressarticleInfectious and parasitic diseasesRC109-216Public aspects of medicineRA1-1270ENAnnals of Global Health, Vol 84, Iss 1, Pp 198-203 (2018)
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spellingShingle	Infectious and parasitic diseases RC109-216 Public aspects of medicine RA1-1270 Desalegne Zelellw Teketo Tegegne The Use and Perceived Barriers of the Partograph at Public Health Institutions in East Gojjam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia
description	Introduction: The partograph is a vital tool used to reduce maternal and fetal mortality and morbidity and to prevent prolonged and obstructed labor, as well as postpartum hemorrhage and fistula formation. This study explored the use and barriers of the partograph among obstetric caregivers in East Gojam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia. Methods and materials: A cross-sectional study design consisting of both quantitative and qualitative methods was utilized. Data was collected through a structured clinical observation checklist and semistructured questions. The content of the checklists was developed according to modified WHO partograph. Thematic analysis was employed using open code software version 3.6. Coding was done immediately after the data was collected. The coded data was defined and categorized into groups. Once the categories were identified and the names given, the data was related to the objectives of the study. Data was crosschecked to ensure consistency between the themes and the categories. Then we summarized the themes and drew conclusions that gave answers to the research questions. Results and conclusion: This study showed that participants believed partograph is an essential tool used to reduce maternal and fetal mortality and morbidity and to prevent prolonged and obstructed labor, as well as postpartum hemorrhage. They explained that work overload, lack of skill and competency, negligence, lack of motivation and a shortage of infrastructure and resources hindered utilization of the partograph.</p><p>
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title	The Use and Perceived Barriers of the Partograph at Public Health Institutions in East Gojjam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia
title_short	The Use and Perceived Barriers of the Partograph at Public Health Institutions in East Gojjam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia
title_full	The Use and Perceived Barriers of the Partograph at Public Health Institutions in East Gojjam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia
title_fullStr	The Use and Perceived Barriers of the Partograph at Public Health Institutions in East Gojjam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia
title_full_unstemmed	The Use and Perceived Barriers of the Partograph at Public Health Institutions in East Gojjam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia
title_sort	use and perceived barriers of the partograph at public health institutions in east gojjam zone, northwest ethiopia
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The Use and Perceived Barriers of the Partograph at Public Health Institutions in East Gojjam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia

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