Perceptions and experiences of the prevention, identification and management of postpartum haemorrhage: a qualitative evidence synthesis

Abstract

This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (qualitative). The objectives are as follows:

The overall aim of this qualitative evidence synthesis is to describe and explore the perceptions and experiences of women, community members, lay health workers, and skilled healthcare providers who have experience with postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) or with preventing, identifying and managing PPH, in both community and health facility settings. The review has the following specific objectives.

To synthesise qualitative studies exploring women’s, community members', lay health workers', healthcare providers' and other key stakeholders' understanding about PPH and their perceptions regarding the causes and consequences of PPH

To develop a conceptual understanding of a woman's journey of surviving a PPH, including her experiences, values, and challenges

To identify how lay health workers prevent, identify and manage PPH at home or in community settings, or during transfer or referral to health facilities

To synthesise the factors affecting the implementation of different PPH prevention, identification and management strategies in health facility settings, including perceptions, experiences, values, acceptability, and feasibility