The Effect of Instructional Guidelines Regarding Puerperal Sepsis Prevention on the Knowledge and Practice of Postpartum Mothers

Abstract

Background: Puerperal sepsis is a genital tract infection occurring within the rupture of membrane or labor until 42nd days of the post-partum period. The aim of this study: was to evaluate the effect instructional guidelines regarding puerperal sepsis prevention on the knowledge and practice of postpartum mothers. Design: A Quasi experimental design (one group pre and post-test) was used in this study. Sample: The sample size was consisted of (120) postpartum mothers. Setting: This study was conducted at Obstetrics and Gynecology Department in Tamia General Hospital at Fayoum city. Tools: three tools were used in data collection in the present study: Structured Interviewing Questionnaire, Knowledge of postpartum mothers regarding puerperal sepsis, and Practice of postpartum mothers regarding puerperal sepsis prevention. Results: the findings of the present study revealed that there was a highly statistical significant difference improvement in total satisfactory knowledge and practices of postpartum mothers regarding puerperal sepsis after applying the instructional guidelines. Conclusion: According to the findings of the present study, the knowledge and practices of postpartum mothers regarding puerperal sepsis improved after applying the instructional guidelines and there were highly statistical significant differences pre, post and follow-up program. Recommendations: The study can be replicated on а larger sample in different settings and increase public awareness regarding puerperal sepsis throughout mass media and internet advertising.