Agnes Agwang

Department of Health Sciences, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Clarke International University, Kampala, Uganda

Publications

• Research Article   
  Knowledge, attitude, and practice of midwives towards prompt identification of pre-eclampsia in lira regional referral hospital, Lira district: A descriptive cross-sectional study
  Author(s): Agnes Agwang*, Judith Drazidio and Rose Aciro
  
  Background: Pre-eclampsia is a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and multi-organ dysfunction in mothers. It is a leading contributor to maternal and perinatal mortality in low and middle-income countries. Prompt diagnosis of preeclampsia is necessary to ensure maternal and fetal well-being while delays in the diagnosis contribute to adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. This study assessed knowledge, attitude, and practices of midwives towards prompt identification of signs and symptoms of pre-eclampsia in Lira regional referral hospital Lira district. Subjects and methods: This study employed a descriptive cross-sectional study design among midwives in Lira regional referral hospital. A simple random sampling technique was used to select 57 midwives. The dependent variable was prompt identification of signs and symp.. View More»
  

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