Knowledge and perception of maternal mortality among community health practitioners in Aiyedire lga, Osun state Department:Community Health By: iamjahmeyou Project ID: 8992 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1 Price:₦5000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis study examined the roles, level of knowledge, and interventions of CHPs in the reduction of maternal mortality in Aiyedire Local Government Area of Osun State, Nigeria. A descriptive cross-sectional research design was employed, involving 47 Community Health Practitioners who were selected using a purposive sampling method. Data were gathered through a structured questionnaire that captured respondents’ socio-demographic characteristics, roles, knowledge, and perceived effectiveness in reducing maternal mortality. Descriptive statistical tools such as frequencies and percentages were used for data analysis, and findings were presented using tables and figures. The results showed that most CHPs contributed significantly to the reduction of maternal mortality through health education (89.4%), provision of reproductive health services (80.9%), and the use of antiseptic practices during home deliveries (95.7%). Furthermore, 76.6% of respondents reported that the involvement of CHPs during labor reduced the chances of operative vaginal and cesarean births. Despite these positive contributions, gaps in knowledge were identified, as only 48.9% recognized hypertensive disorders as a cause of maternal mortality. The study also revealed that 68.1% of respondents believed CHP interventions helped to reduce deaths from maternal sepsis, while 57.4% felt that successful maternal health outcomes were largely dependent on the efforts of CHPs. In conclusion, Community Health Practitioners play an essential role in reducing maternal mortality in Aiyedire Local Government Area; however, existing gaps in their knowledge of certain causes of maternal death must be addressed. The study recommends continuous capacity-building and training programs for CHPs, increased governmental support through better integration into the formal health system, and adequate provision of resources. Additionally, community members are encouraged to support CHP activities and make use of available maternal health services ...Preview Download Preview +Other Community Health project topics and materials you might be interested in»Knowledge and awareness of the effects of narcotic drug use among students of Federal Polytechnic Idah»Effect of immunization in children between the ages of 0-5 in family health centre Idah Local Government Area Kogi State»The effect of abortion on female students in College of Health Sciences and Technology Idah, Kogi»Factors influencing the attitude of women towards family planning - case study of Oke Eiri, Atan Local Government Area»Problem of pregnancy and abortion on girl child education in Nigeria»Effect of malnutrition among children under five years of age in Patigi community of Patigi local government area of Kwara state»Attitude of couple toward modern family planning practice in Birnin Gwari, Birnin Gwari local government, Kaduna state»Importance of exclusive breast feeding on the health of an infant - case study of Idah local government area of Kogi state»Knowledge of protein energy malnutrition and its prevention among mothers with children below five years of age in Ubiegbe Community Idah, Lga, Kogi state»The impact of community health works in elderly condition in Ungogo local government»Causes, effects and control of communicable diseases in secondary schools»A study on the causes, effects, prevention and control of threatened abortion among childbearing mothers ages (18-45) years in Gilead Children Hospital»Causes and effects of drug abuse among adolescent in Amede community»Assessment of prevalence malaria among the patients attending Tofa comprehensive hospital»Assessing the mother knowledge on the benefit of breast feeding among children 0 - 24 months - a case study of Matoya village Maigatari local government, Jigawa state