From: Quality of intrapartum care: direct observations in a low-resource tertiary hospital
Adhered to local guidelines (frequency, %) | |||
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Low-risk | High-risk | Total | |
FHR monitoring | 4/110 (3.6) | 1/51 (2.0) | 5/161 (3.1) |
Maternal pulse palpation during FHR assessment | 7/164 (4.2) | 8/104 (7.7) | 15/268 (5.6) |
Timing of FHR with the clock | 63/164 (38.4) | 31/104 (29.8) | 94/268 (35.0) |
Contraction palpation during FHR assessment | 24/164 (14.6) | 19/104 (18.3) | 43/268 (16.0) |
Screen used for privacy | 120/262 (45.8) | 86/149 (57.7) | 206/411 (50.1) |
Communication after exam | 85/262 (32.4) | 55/149 (36.9) | 140/411 (34.1) |