Table 2 Proportion of correct answers given by skilled birth attendants according to current position at SMRU
Question | Senior | Junior | Assistant | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Proportion of infants born with nuchal cord | 66.7 (4/6) | 75.0 (6/8) | 50.0 (6/6) | 61.5(16/26) |
Presence of fetal nuchal cord is harmful to the infant | 16.7(1/6) | 0 (0 of 8) | 8.3 (1/11) | 16.7 (2/26) |
Can cause fetal distress in 2nd labour | 100.0 (6/6) | 87.5 (6/6) | 91.7 (11/12) | 92.3 (24/26) |
Clamping and cutting of the fetal nuchal cord before birth: | ||||
…is a dangerous practice | 83.3 (5/6) | 100.0 (8/8) | 75.0 (9/12) | 84.6 (22/26) |
…associated with fetal anaemia | 83.3 (5/6) | 87.5 (7/8) | 75.0 (9/12) | 83.3 (21/26) |
…associated with fetal shock and hypovolaemia | 50.0 (3/6) | 25.0 (2/8) | 41.7 (5/12) | 38.5 (10/26) |
…associated with HIE especially with shoulder dystocia | 100.0 (6/6) | 100.0 (8/8) | 75.0 (9/12) | 88.5 (23/26) |
Overall score, % | 71.4 | 62.5 | 57.1 | 62.1 |