Research Article
Active Management of Third Stage of Labor: Practice and Associated Factors among Obstetric Care Providers in North Wollo, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Table 5
Knowledge of obstetric care provider on AMTSL, 2010.
| Variables | Categories | Yes | (%) | No | (%) |
| Know critical elements of the AMTSL | 99 | 42.7 | 133 | 57.3 | Know recommended immediate role of obstetric care providers after delivery of fetus | 184 | 79.3 | 48 | 20.7 | Know recommended first-line uterotonics drugs | 215 | 92.7 | 17 | 7.3 | Know recommended dose of oxytocin | 201 | 86.6 | 31 | 13.4 | Know recommended route of oxytocin | 214 | 92.2 | 18 | 7.8 | Know three main sequential components of AMTSL | 202 | 87.1 | 30 | 12.9 | Know time to administer uterotonics | 201 | 86.6 | 31 | 13.4 | Know recommended time to clamp the cord | 177 | 76.3 | 55 | 23.7 | Know the frequency of performing uterine massage over the first two hours | 184 | 79.3 | 48 | 20.7 | Know time of completing AMTSL | 138 | 59.5 | 94 | 40.5 | Know harmful practices when performing AMTSL | 185 | 79.7 | 47 | 20.3 | Adequate knowledge on AMTSL | 124 | 53.4% | 108 | 46.6% |
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