Table 1.
Criteria for the partograph knowledge score
| Parameters | No | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Awareness of partograph |
0 |
2 |
| Correct definition of the partograph |
0 |
3 |
| Knows the benefit of the partograph to parturient |
0 |
2 |
|
Knowledge of observations on the partograph | ||
| Cervical dilatation |
0 |
3 |
| Foetal heart rate |
0 |
2 |
| Uterine contraction |
0 |
2 |
| Descent of the presenting part |
0 |
2 |
| Maternal blood pressure |
0 |
2 |
| Maternal pulse |
0 |
2 |
| Color of liquor |
0 |
2 |
| Maternal temperature |
0 |
2 |
| Oxytocin regimen |
0 |
2 |
| Intravenous fluids & drugs |
0 |
2 |
| Urine test results | 0 | 2 |
align="center"Minimum score: 0; Maximum score: 30. Scores, 0 – 10, poor level of knowledge; 11 – 20, fair level of knowledge; 21 – 30: good level of knowledge [9].