Utilization of Nonpneumatic Antishock Garment and Associated Factors among Obstetric Care Providers in Public Hospitals of Sidama Region, Hawassa, Ethiopia, 2022
Table 4
Attitude of respondents who participated in the study and were working in public hospitals of Sidama region, Ethiopia, 2022 ().
Variables
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Every healthcare personnel should know about the use of the nonpneumatic antishock garment
186 (47.2%)
11 (2.8%)
197 (50.0%)
The patient does not have to have the nonpneumatic antishock garment (NASG) applied upon
276 (70.1%)
19 (4.8%)
98 (25.1%)
Antishock garment (NASG) is only beneficial to people in rural areas/primary care settings
195 (49.5%)
28 (7.1%)
171 (43.4%)
The garment (NASG) is only meant to be applied by doctors
199 (50.5%)
27 (6.9%)
168 (42.6%)
The garment should be a must in every healthcare facility that has maternity service
205 (52.0%)
19 (4.8%)
170 (43.1%)
NASG is safe and effective in preventing complications of PPH
155 (39.3%)
103 (26.1%)
136 (34.6%)
I am motivated to use NASG during PPH because of its effectiveness
73 (18.1%)
48 (12.4%)
273 (69.4%)
There is no need for NASG since it is not readily available
221 (56.1%)
29 (7.5%)
144 (36.5%)
NASG saves time, energy, and life
50 (12.7%)
146 (36.5%)
198 (50.8%)
The garment is expensive, therefore not affordable
