Health facility-based Active Management of the Third Stage of Labor: findings from a national survey in Tanzania

• Main Authors: Mfinanga Godfrey S (Author), Kimaro Godfather D (Author), Ngadaya Esther (Author), Massawe Sirili (Author), Mtandu Rugola (Author), Shayo Elizabeth H (Author), Kahwa Amos (Author), Achola Ominde (Author), Mutungi Alice (Author), Knight Rod (Author), Armbruster Deborah (Author), Sintasath David (Author), Kitua Andrew (Author), Stanton Cynthia (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2009-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hemorrhage is the leading cause of obstetric mortality. Studies show that Active Management of Third Stage of Labor (AMTSL) reduces Post Partum Hemorrhage (PPH). This study describes the practice of AMTSL and barriers to its effectiv...