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.
Recommended Citation
Truesdale, Don'ya, "Reducing Mortality Among African American Mothers Related to Postpartum Hemorrhage by Implementing Early Education and Risk Assessments" (2024). Theses and Dissertations. 528.
https://csuepress.columbusstate.edu/theses_dissertations/528
