The Knowledge, Associated Factors And Practices Of Postpartum Mothers Regarding Puerperal Sepsis Prevention (PDF/DOC)
Puerperal sepsis is infection of the genital tract occurring at any time between the onset of rupture of membranes or labor and the 42 day postpartum. It’s one of the fifth common causes of maternal mortality worldwide. The aim of this study was to assess Knowledge and practices of postnatal mothers regarding prevention of puerperal sepsis. A descriptive cross sectional research design. Purposive samples composed of (87) postnatal mothers from University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Enugu for obstetric and pediatric at postnatal department. Tools of data collection included a structured interview questionnaire, knowledge assessment tool and practical assessment tool. The study revealed that (87.4%) of the studied women had unsatisfactory knowledge level regarding puerperal sepsis and (74.7%) of the studied sample had poor practice about prevention of puerperal sepsis. There is positive association between total knowledge score and total practices level (p. value < .ooo1) The study concluded that majority of postnatal mothers had poor level of knowledge regarding puerperal sepsis , and around three quarters of them had poor practice about prevention of puerperal sepsis. A positive fair association was found between knowledge and practice scores regarding prevention of puerperal sepsis. Based on the findings, the study recommends that the obstetric nurse could play and implement their role as health educator, counselor, coordinator, and supervisor and help post natal mothers to improve their knowledge and practices regarding puerperal sepsis and its prevention.
The major of this study is to critically examine the knowledge, associated factors and practices of postpartum mothers regarding puerperal sepsis prevention. By extension, this study will specifically;
- Assess the knowledge of postpartum mothers about puerperal sepsis.
- Ascertain the associated factors with the practices of postpartum mothers regarding puerperal sepsis prevention.
- Determine the the practices of postpartum mothers about puerperal sepsis.
- Find out if there is an association between knowledge and practices of postpartum mothers regarding puerperal sepsis.
The study will be guided by the following questions;
- What are the knowledge of postnatal mothers about puerperal sepsis?
- What are the practices of postnatal mothers about puerperal sepsis?
- Is their are association between knowledge and practices of postnatal mothers regarding puerperal sepsis?
Ho: There is no association between knowledge and practices of postpartum mothers regarding puerperal sepsis.
Ha: There is an association between knowledge and practices of postpartum mothers regarding puerperal sepsis.
REVIEW OF LITERATURE
2.0 INTRODUCTION
Our focus in this chapter is to critically examine relevant literature that would assist in explaining the research problem and furthermore recognize the efforts of scholars who had previously contributed immensely to similar research. The chapter intends to deepen the understanding of the study and close the perceived gaps.
Precisely, the chapter will be considered in three sub-headings:
- Conceptual Framework
- Empirical Review
2.1 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
Concept Of Puerperal sepsis
Puerperal sepsis is defined as infection of the genital tract occurring at any time between the rupture of membranes or labor and the 42nd day postpartum in which two or more of the following are present: pelvic pain, fever (oral temperature 38.5oC or higher on any occasion) abnormal vaginal discharge delay in the rate of reduction in the size of the uterus (less than 2 cm per day during the first eight days)……[chapter 2 continues]
Abstract
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Objective of the Study
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Research Hypothesis
1.6 Significance of the Study
1.7 Scope of the Study
1.8 Limitation of the Study
1.9 Definition of Terms
1.10 Organization of the Study
Chapter Two: Review of Literature
2.1 Conceptual Framework
2.2 Theoretical Framework
2.3 Empirical Review
Chapter Three: Research Methodology
3.1Introduction
3.2Research Design
3.3 Research Settings
3.4 Sample
3.5 Sample Technique
3.6 Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria
3.7 Instrument for Data Collection
3.8 Validity and Reliability
3.9 Pilot Study
3.10 Data collection procedure
3.11 Ethical Consideration
3.12 Statistical Design
Chapter Four: Data Presentation and Analysis
4.1 Socio-Demographic Characteristics And Obstetric History Among Studied Sample
4.2 Results
4.3 Discussion Of Findings
Chapter Five: Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation
5.1 Summary
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendation
References
APPENDIX
QUESTIONNAIRE
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