Incidence of Postpartum Hemorrhage in Patients Attending Ongata Rongai Sub-Country Hospital in Kajiado Country, Kenya

Postpartum hemorrhage is one of the leading causes of maternal deaths during childbirth globally, especially in under-developed countries. Kenya's maternal deaths are estimated at 510 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births, significantly higher than the average for developed countries. This research investigates the incidences of postpartum hemorrhage in a Kenyan hospital, Ongata Rongai sub-county hospital (ORSCH), found in Kajiado county. The research's objectives include: To know socio-demographic data of the participants, to assess the patients’ factors associated with postpartum hemorrhage among women delivering at ORSCH and to assess the health service factors associated with postpartum hemorrhage among women delivering at ORSCH. The study takes the form of a hospital-based cross-sectional research study that uses sampling to get study participants. Statistical methods are used to obtain an ample study sample for the research. The study also observes ethical research guidelines such as obtaining informed consent from study participants. A formal writeup to the department of clinical medicine at KMTC headquarters, Nairobi was made requesting to undertake this research project. The head of department agreed to the request and offered a formal introductory letter to the ORSCH, requesting the institution to allow the partaking of this research. Furthermore, a permit license was obtained from the National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI), granting permission to do the research. Throughout the research, patient’s confidentiality was maintained by using patient numbers and file numbers and not using patient’s names. Additionally, the data were anonymized once collected to further observe confidentiality principle. The information obtained was further accessible to only the doctor, nurses and clinical officers who were taking care of the patients.