PERCEIVED CAUSES AND PREVENTION OF POSTPARTUM HEMORRHAGE AMONG NURSING MOTHERS IN OFFA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KWARA STATE

Abstract
The risk of maternal death from postpartum haemorrhage ( represents one of the greatest challenges in global health. Assessing the risk factors could help to prevent and control its negative consequences. This study examined the perceived causes and prevention of PPH among nursi ng mothers in Offa LGA , Kwara State. A descriptive research design of the survey type was adopted. The population of the study comprised nursing mothers in Offa LGA , Kwara State. Three hundred and five (305) respondents were sampled. The instrument used fo r data collection was a structured , validated and reliable questionnaire. Chi square statistics were employed for data analysis at 0.05 alpha level. The findings of the study were that prolonged labour ᵪ 2 221.03 , P 0.05 ) and placenta abnormalities ᵪ 2 =257.44, P <0.05) are perceived causes while accessibility of maternal health services ᵪ 2 =312.91, P < and adequate training of traditional birth attendants (TBAs) ᵪ 2 =333.06, P <0.05) are perceived prevention of PPH among nursing mothers in Offa LGA , Kwara It was recommended that regular and comprehensive antenatal care should be made accessible to all pregnant women as a key strategy to achieve SDG 3 by reducing maternal and neonatal mortality through early detection and management of placental complications.

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