Date of Award

2024

Type

Thesis

Major

Nursing

Degree Type

Bachelor of Science

Department

School of Nursing

First Advisor

Dr. Chandler Padgett

Second Advisor

Mrs. Ashley Boswell

Third Advisor

Dr. Dawn Frazier

Abstract

African American women are at the highest risk for hemorrhaging during childbirth (Okunlola, 2022). A hemorrhage can occur among postpartum mothers for many reasons, with the main causes being uterine atony, tissue trauma, and clotting issues. However, risks for Black mothers differ. The comorbid and social factors within the Black community greatly influence the likelihood of Black mothers experiencing postpartum hemorrhage. Additionally, the lack of assessment and attention catered towards those risk factors lead to an increased mortality among African American (AA) mothers compared to Caucasian mothers and all other ethnicities. Nonetheless, as maternal risk assessments and education increase, mortality rates can decrease; thus, saving more AA mothers from death related to postpartum hemorrhage.

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