Table 2 The barriers of using the ALSO way in managing obstetric emergencies
Barriers to using the ALSO guide in emergencies* | PPH* | CTG* | Neonatal Resuscitation | Forceps assisted breech | Vacuum-assisted breech | Assisted breech delivery | Preeclampsia | Maternal venous thrombosis | Total (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Valid % (n) | Valid % (n) | Valid % (n) | Valid % (n) | Valid % (n) | Valid % (n) | Valid % (n) | Valid % (n) | ||
It is hard to remember | 25.0(1) | 14.3(1) | 16.7(4) | - | - | - | 5.0(1) | 15.6(5) | 10.3(12) |
I prefer other ways of management (Other guidelines) | 25.0(1) | 42.9(3) | 12.5(3) | - | 22.2(2) | 33.3(1) | 60.0(12) | 62.5(20) | 35.9(42) |
It is not applicable in my working setting | 25.0(1) | 42.9(3) | 45.8(11) | 27.8(5) | 22.2(2) | - | 5.0(1) | 9.4(3) | 22.2(26) |
My superiors ask me to follow other guidlines of management | 25.0(1) | - | 8.3(2) | - | - | - | 30.0(6) | 12.5(4) | 11.1(13) |
It is usually done by paediatric specialist or resident | - | - | 16.7(4) | - | - | - | - | - | 3.4(4) |
It is not part of the hospital protocol | - | - | - | 72.2(13) | 44.4(4) | 66.7(2) | - | - | 16.2(19) |
Vacuums are not functioning | - | - | - | - | 11.1(1) | - | - | - | 0.9(1) |
Total | 100(4) | 100(7) | 100(24) | 100(18) | 100(9) | 100(3) | 100(20) | 100(32) | 100(117) |