A research proposal on understanding causes of high prevalence of pueperal sepsis at Koche health centre, Mangochi.
Puerperal sepsis is one of the major causes of maternal death that accounts for 15 per cent of all maternal deaths in developing countries. This has prompted the researcher to explore causes of high prevalence of puerperal sepsis at Koche Health Centre in Mangochi District which reported high preva...
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Kamuzu University of Health Sciences
2022
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| Online Access: | http://nkhokwe.kuhes.ac.mw/handle/20.500.12845/579 |
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Add Tag | Summary: | Puerperal sepsis is one of the major causes of maternal death that accounts for 15 per cent of all
maternal deaths in developing countries. This has prompted the researcher to explore causes of high prevalence of puerperal sepsis at Koche Health Centre in Mangochi District which reported high prevalence of the condition. The objectives of the study are; to assess knowledge of
puerperal sepsis amongst women in the postpartum period; to assess the environment in which delivery is taking place; to identify any problems faced during ante, intra and post partum; and to
assess cultural practices towards pregnant and post natal women. This will be a descriptive
qualitative study that will utilise an in-depth interview guide to collect data. A sample of 10
mothers that have ever suffered from puerperal sepsis will be selected using purposive sampling
method. All ethical considerations will be taken care of by the researcher. Data shall be analysed
using content analysis. The results of the study will be disseminated to the faculty of Nursing at
Kamuzu College of Nursing because the study is in partial fulfillment of the degree in nursing
which the researcher is undergoing. They will also be disseminated to the Mangochi District
Health Officer and Koche Health Centre so that the communities around can benefit from the
study hence reduce maternal morbidity and mortality. |
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