Abstract
Background: Puerperal sepsis is liable for maternal demise globally (Nchimbi & Joho, 2022). Perception of health promotion behavior by post-partum mothers influence the prevention of puerperal sepsis that ultimately promote maternal health. Objectives: The study was done to identify the perception influencing health promotion behavior on puerperal sepsis among post-partum mothers.
Method: A descriptive study was conducted by including conveniently 112 post-partum mothers from Dhaka Medical College Hospital. We used personal characteristics, perceived benefits, and puerperal sepsis preventive behavior questionnaires for collecting data. To describe the relationship among study variables Pearson’s correlation, t-test, and analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used.
Results: Questionnaires were distributed among the participants and response rate was 100%. The mean (SD) age of the participants was 25.4 (5.14) years old, income (r= .24, p= .01), residence, (t= -2.12, p= .001) and ANC visits (t= -3.28; p=.001) were associated with puerperal sepsis preventive behavior. The study found that the average perceived benefits was 3.19 (SD = .46), 55.4% of the participants strongly agreed that using hygienic and comfortable sanitary napkin could help them to prevent puerperal sepsis, 53.6% mentioned washing hand before and after perineal care might prevent puerperal sepsis, 61.6% stated identification and avoidance of source of infection was essential to prevent puerperal sepsis, 73.2% strongly opinionated postnatal exercise was important to get back to pre-pregnant condition. Only 12.5% participants strongly mentioned checking color and odor of lochia for any change was required to identify puerperal infection, and 27.7% strongly agreed that practicing perineal sitz bath could help for preventing puerperal sepsis. In addition, perceived benefit was positively associated with puerperal sepsis preventive behavior (r= 0.62; p=.001).
Conclusion: The study findings will be helpful to develop strategy to monitor and evaluate effective postnatal care, increase awareness regarding prevention of puerperal sepsis among nurses and postnatal mothers
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References:
Nchimbi, D. B., & Joho, A. A. (2022). Puerperal sepsis-related knowledge and reported self-care practices among postpartum women in Dar es salaam, Tanzania. Women's Health. 18, doi: 17455057221082954.
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Descriptive/Correlational
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Other
Keywords:
Health Promotion Behaviors, Puerperal Sepsis, Postpartum Mothers, India
Recommended Citation
Akhter, Salma; Khatun, Fahima; Shom, Ela Rani; and Khatun, Shanzida, "Perceived Benefits of Health Promotion Behavior on Puerperal Sepsis Among Postpartum Mothers" (2025). International Nursing Research Congress (INRC). 7.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2025/posters_2025/7
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36th International Nursing Research Congress
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Sigma Theta Tau International
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Seattle, Washington, USA
Conference Year
2025
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Perceived Benefits of Health Promotion Behavior on Puerperal Sepsis Among Postpartum Mothers
Seattle, Washington, USA
Background: Puerperal sepsis is liable for maternal demise globally (Nchimbi & Joho, 2022). Perception of health promotion behavior by post-partum mothers influence the prevention of puerperal sepsis that ultimately promote maternal health. Objectives: The study was done to identify the perception influencing health promotion behavior on puerperal sepsis among post-partum mothers.
Method: A descriptive study was conducted by including conveniently 112 post-partum mothers from Dhaka Medical College Hospital. We used personal characteristics, perceived benefits, and puerperal sepsis preventive behavior questionnaires for collecting data. To describe the relationship among study variables Pearson’s correlation, t-test, and analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used.
Results: Questionnaires were distributed among the participants and response rate was 100%. The mean (SD) age of the participants was 25.4 (5.14) years old, income (r= .24, p= .01), residence, (t= -2.12, p= .001) and ANC visits (t= -3.28; p=.001) were associated with puerperal sepsis preventive behavior. The study found that the average perceived benefits was 3.19 (SD = .46), 55.4% of the participants strongly agreed that using hygienic and comfortable sanitary napkin could help them to prevent puerperal sepsis, 53.6% mentioned washing hand before and after perineal care might prevent puerperal sepsis, 61.6% stated identification and avoidance of source of infection was essential to prevent puerperal sepsis, 73.2% strongly opinionated postnatal exercise was important to get back to pre-pregnant condition. Only 12.5% participants strongly mentioned checking color and odor of lochia for any change was required to identify puerperal infection, and 27.7% strongly agreed that practicing perineal sitz bath could help for preventing puerperal sepsis. In addition, perceived benefit was positively associated with puerperal sepsis preventive behavior (r= 0.62; p=.001).
Conclusion: The study findings will be helpful to develop strategy to monitor and evaluate effective postnatal care, increase awareness regarding prevention of puerperal sepsis among nurses and postnatal mothers
Description
Puerperal sepsis is one of the major concerns worldwide, including Bangladesh, which requires attention for improvement of maternal health and prevention of maternal morbidity and death. Implementation of an effective strategy may lessen the prevalence and healthcare burden for the achievement of SDGs.