• Golapi Halder

Puerperal Sepsis is an infection of genital tract, which occurs at any time from just after rupture of membranes or time of labor and up to 42nd days from parturition. Puerperal sepsis has been a common pregnancy related problem, which could eventually lead to obstetric shock or even death. It found in Bangladesh and other countries of the world. However the present study has conducted to assess the level of Nurses’ knowledge regarding puerperal sepsis, to identify the level of Nurses’ knowledge regarding management of puerperal sepsis, to identify the level of Nurses’ knowledge regarding Complications of puerperal sepsis and to find out the level of knowledge regarding prevention of puerperal sepsis. The study was a descriptive cross sectional. The study was conducted at Dhaka MedicalCollege Hospital, Sir Sal mullah Medical College Hospital, Dhaka community Medical College Hospital, Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College Hospital in Dhaka, division of Bangladesh will be selected for this study. Data were collected at Gynecological word of these hospitals. Selected Puerperal mothers who are admitted in Gynecology ward and nurses who are working in the selected hospital. Total 400 of participants were selected for this study. A purposive simple random sampling method was used for the study. Data were collected from primary and secondary sources. Primary Data were collected from the respondents of the study area. Secondary data were collected from secondary sources. From the result it was found that only 15% Nurses had prevention, treatment and management training on puerperal sepsis. Most of the Nurses had knowledge about causative organisms, signs and symptoms of puerperal sepsis. Few nurses had knowledge about investigations, complications and management of puerperal sepsis. There is need for awareness creation on puerperal sepsis followed by education of the community on hygiene especially post-partum mothers so as to prevent cases of infections in Bangladesh.

Puerperal Sepsis, Nurses’ Knowledge, Management, Sign, Symptoms, Complications, Assessment, Vaginal delivery, Organism, Investigation, Treatment

"Study on Assessment of Nurses’ Knowledge Regarding Puerperal Sepsis at Selected Hospital in Dhaka City", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 7, page no.h647-h657, July-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2307776.pdf

"Study on Assessment of Nurses’ Knowledge Regarding Puerperal Sepsis at Selected Hospital in Dhaka City", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 7, page no. pph647-h657, July-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2307776.pdf