Table 2 Healthcare providers responses to the question related to knowledge and skills on the PE/E management
Questions | Correct n(%) | Incorrect n(%) |
|---|---|---|
Knowledge | ||
What is pre-eclampsia? | 176(100) | 0(0.0) |
At what week of gestation does pre-eclampsia develop? | 138(78.4) | 38(21.6) |
What are the symptoms of pre-eclampsia? | 176(100) | 0(0.0) |
What is the screening test for the prediction of pre-eclampsia? | 176(100) | 0(0.0) |
What are the risk factors for developing pre-eclampsia? | 124(70.5) | 52(29.5) |
What are the stated drugs for controlling blood pressure? | 138(78.4) | 38(21.6) |
In which category of pre-eclampsia doe’s magnesium sulphate injection be used? | 147(83.5) | 29(16.5) |
What is the loading dose of magnesium sulphate? | 88(50) | 88(50) |
What are the signs of magnesium sulphate toxicity? | 111(63.5) | 65(36.9) |
What is the antidote to magnesium sulphate toxicity? | 159(90.3) | 17(9.7) |
Skills | ||
Describe screening of danger signs procedure | 82(46.6) | 94(53.4) |
Describe steps of giving the loading dose of magnesium sulphate | 64(36.4) | 112(63.6) |
Describe the steps of giving maintenance dose of magnesium sulphate | 65(36.9) | 111(63.1) |
Describe the steps of assessing magnesium sulphate toxicity | 59(33.5) | 117(66.5) |
Describe the steps of giving antidote of magnesium sulphate | 98(55.7) | 78(44.3) |
Describe the steps of checking urine for protein | 176(100) | 0(0.0) |
Describe the steps of assessing for convulsion | 82(46.6)) | 94(53.4) |