INTRODUCTION: Active management of third stage of labour (AMTSL) as a prophylactic intervention is composed of a package of three components: 1) administration of uterotonic, preferably oxytocin, immediately after birth of the baby; 2) controlled cord traction (CCT) to deliver the placenta; and 3) massage of the uterine fundus after the placenta is delivered. WHO recommendations have supported active management of the third stage of labour as a critical intervention for PPH prevention. AMTSL has become a central component of the PPH reduction strategies of governments around the world.AIM: The aim of the study was to detect the knowledge and practice of nurses regarding active management of third stage of labour.MATERIALS AND METHODS: A descriptive study was used to conduct study on 80 nurses fulfilling the inclusion criteria by using convenient sampling technique. The data was collected by using Sociodemographic profile, Knowledge Questionnaire and self-report checklist.RESULT: The result showed that the majority of the subject had an average knowledge (57.5%) whereas (35%) had good knowledge and (7.5%) had poor knowledge on other hand the majority of nurses had satisfactory practice i.e. (73.75%) and (26.25%) had unsatisfactory practice regarding active management of third stage of labour.CONCLUSION: The study revealed that the majority of the subjects had an average knowledge regarding active management of third stage of labour and a satisfactory practice regarding active management of third stage of labour.
Active Management of third stage of labour, Knowledge, Practice, Nurses
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