Detection and management of postpartum haemorrhage: Qualitative evidence on healthcare providers' knowledge and practices in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa

• DOI: 10.3389/fgwh.2022.1020163
• Publication Date: 2022-11-18T05:29:50Z
• Authors: Shahinoor Akter; Gillian Forbes; Suellen Miller; Hadiza Galadanci; Zahida Qureshi; Sue Fawcus; G. Justus Hofmeyr; Neil Moran; Mandisa Singata-M...; Taiwo Gboluwaga A...; George Gwako; Alfred Osoti; Eleanor Thomas; Ioannis Gallos; Kristie-Marie Mam...; Arri Coomarasamy; Fernando Althabe; Fabiana Lorencatto; Meghan A. Bohren
• Keywords: Thematic Analysis; Economic shortage

Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is the leading cause of maternal death globally. Most PPH deaths can be avoided with timely detection and management; however, critical challenges persist. A multi-country cluster-randomised trial (E-MOTIVE) will introduce a clinical care bundle for early first-response management in hospital settings. This formative qualitative study aimed to explore healthcare providers' knowledge practices after vaginal birth, inform design implementation E-MOTIVE.