Gambaran Tingkat Pengetahuan Mahasiswa Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sumatera Utara terhadap Algoritme Penanganan Perdarahan Pasca Persalinan (PPP) pada Persalinan Pervaginam

Abstract

Background. Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is a significant concern, characterized by estimated blood loss exceeding 500 ml within 24 hours of a vaginal birth or any blood loss leading to compromised haemodynamic stability. The considerable mortality and morbidity rates among PPH patients in Indonesia highlight the impact of delayed treatment due to suboptimal algorithmic determination in managing PPH. Therefore, it is crucial for young doctors to acquire comprehensive knowledge of the algorithm for managing PPH in vaginal birth. Objective. This study aims to assess the knowledge of Universitas Sumatera Utara Faculty of Medicine students with the algorithm for managing PPH in vaginal birth. Method. Conducted as a descriptive cross-sectional study, data were collected through a questionnaire distributed among students of the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, and subsequently analyzed using the SPSS program. Result. Out of 160 respondents, comprising 46 males and 114 females, 58.1% exhibited an adequate overall understanding. Specifically, 54.4% demonstrated good comprehension of PPH definition, 53.1% exhibited sound knowledge of PPH etiology, and 51.9% had a sufficient grasp of the algorithm for managing PPH in vaginal birth. Conclusion. Overall, the level of knowledge among students at the Medical Faculty, Universitas Sumatera Utara, regarding the algorithm for managing Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH) in vaginal birth was deemed to be adequate.