Table 4 Participants characteristics_ PPH (N = 114)
Baseline n (%) | Endline n (%) | |
|---|---|---|
Hospital Affiliation | ||
Masaka District Hospital | 36 (54) | 21 (45) |
Nyamata District Hospital | 31 (46) | 26 (55) |
Mode of Delivery | ||
Caesarean Section | 20 (30) | 13 (28) |
Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery | 47 (70) | 34 (72) |
Leading Clinicians of the Delivery | ||
Doctor | 20 (30) | 13 (28) |
Midwife | 36 (54) | 25 (53) |
Nurse | 11 (16) | 9 (19) |
Causes of PPH | ||
Uterine atony | 48 (72) | 33 (70) |
Cervical tear | 11 (16) | 7 (15) |
Retention of Placenta | 8 (12) | 7 (15) |
Resuscitation Actions | ||
Oxytocin, IV fluids | 23 (34) | 7 (15) |
Oxytocin, IV fluids, Transfusion | 25 (38) | 26 (55) |
Repair of tear, IV fluids | 11 (16) | 7 (15) |
Removal of Placenta, IV fluids | 8 (12) | 7 (15) |
Maternal outcome after PPH Management | ||
Transferred to Referral Hospital | 13 (19) | 3 (6) |
Stable | 52 (78) | 44 (94) |
Dead | 2 (3) | 0 (0) |
Mother’s age, years, Median(IQR) | 28(5) | 28(5) |
Gestational age, weeks, Median(IQR) | 39(0) | 39(0) |
Blood loss in Mls, Mean (SD) | 1167.2 (276.6) | 1178.7 (257.1) |