Knowledge and attitude regarding retained placenta and its risk factors among women in Kuantan, Pahang

Abdul Ghani, Radiah and Zamanhuri, Imanina NurAina Nasuha (2026) Knowledge and attitude regarding retained placenta and its risk factors among women in Kuantan, Pahang. International Journal For Studies On Children, Women, Elderly And Persons With Disabilities, 27 (NA). pp. 1-13. E-ISSN 0128-309X

PDF - Published Version Restricted to Repository staff only Download (426kB) | Request a copy

Abstract

Retained placenta (RP) is a potentially life-threatening obstetric complication and a primary cause of postpartum haemorrhage. This study assessed knowledge and attitudes regarding RP and its predisposing risk factors, examined their associations with socio-demographic characteristics, and evaluated the relationship between knowledge and attitude among women in Kuantan, Pahang. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 218 women with previous childbirth experience recruited through convenience sampling. Data was collected using a validated bilingual questionnaire, with scores categorised using modified Bloom’s cut-off points. Descriptive statistics, Kruskal–Wallis H tests, and Spearman’s rank-order correlation analyses were performed using SPSS version 20, with significance set at p < 0.05. Overall, 50.5% of respondents demonstrated good knowledge, while 77.1% exhibited positive attitudes towards RP. Knowledge scores were significantly associated with educational level, employment status, and household income (p < 0.001). Attitude scores were significantly associated with maternal age (p = 0.024), educational level (p = 0.004), and employment status (p = 0.031). A statistically significant moderate positive correlation was observed between knowledge and attitude scores (r = 0.389, p < 0.001). Although overall attitudes toward maternal care are positive, critical knowledge deficits persist regarding specific obstetric risk factors. Integrating structured education on third-stage labour complications into routine antenatal visits and digital health platforms may enhance maternal awareness, promote timely health-seeking behaviour, and prevent adverse maternal outcomes.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Retained placenta, postpartum haemorrhage, maternal health literacy, obstetric risk factors, knowledge, attitudes, practice (KAP), Malaysia.
Subjects:	R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences > Department of Biomedical Science (Effective:1st July 2011)
Depositing User:	Dr. Radiah Abdul Ghani
Date Deposited:	11 Nov 2026 16:17
Last Update:	11 Nov 2026 16:17
Queue Number:	2026-11-Q6111
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/132575
Indexed In:	UNSPECIFIED

Actions (login required)

View Item