A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PLANNED TEACHING PROGRAMME REGARDING MANAGEMENT OF POST-PARTUM HAEMORRHAGE AMONG STAFF NURSES WORKING IN A SELECTED HOSPITAL AT M.P.

Abstract

Post-partum haemorrhage (PPH) remains one of the leading causes of maternal mortality and morbidity globally, particularly in developing countries like India. Skilled and knowledgeable nursing staff play a critical role in the prevention, early detection, and management of PPH. The present study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of a planned teaching programme on the management of post-partum haemorrhage among staff nurses working in a selected hospital of Madhya Pradesh. A pre-experimental one-group pre-test/post-test design was adopted. Thirty (n = 30) staff nurses working in the labour, maternity, and post-natal wards were selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using a structured knowledge questionnaire containing 30 multiple-choice questions related to causes, signs, complications, prevention, and management of PPH. The planned teaching programme was delivered using lectures, demonstrations, and audiovisual aids. Pre-test and post-test knowledge scores were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The mean pre-test knowledge score was 14.6 ± 3.2, while the mean post-test score increased to 24.2 ± 2.8. The mean difference of 9.6 was statistically significant (t = 12.47, p < 0.001). The study concludes that the planned teaching programme was effective in improving the knowledge of staff nurses regarding PPH management. Regular in-service education and simulation-based training are recommended to sustain this improvement and enhance maternal safety.