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<journal-title>London Journal of Medical and Health Research</journal-title>
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<article-title>Evaluating Midwives&#039; Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Pre-Eclampsia Management at Presbyterian Hospital, Agogo, Ghana.</article-title>
<subtitle>Midwives&#039; Knowledge of Pre-eclampsia in Ghana</subtitle>
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<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Boakye</surname><given-names>Prince Yaw</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff1" />
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<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Jato</surname><given-names>Christopher Bijabdo</given-names></name></contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Twumasi</surname><given-names>Isaac</given-names></name></contrib>
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<aff id="aff1">GHANA, Presbyterian University, Ghana</aff>
<pub-date publication-format="electronic" date-type="pub" iso-8601-date="2026-06-17">
<day>17</day>
<month>06</month>
<year>2026</year>
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<volume>26</volume>
<issue>4</issue>
<fpage>10</fpage>
<lpage>20</lpage>
<abstract><p>Background: Pre-eclampsia is a major contributor to maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality globally and in Ghana. Midwives play a critical role in the early detection and management; however, their knowledge, attitudes, and the challenges they encounter influence the quality of care. Methodology/Principal Findings: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 50 midwives using a structured self-administered questionnaire. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26. Descriptive statistics summarized demographic characteristics, knowledge, attitudes, barriers, and recommendations. Chi-square tests and logistic regression examined associations between demographic variables and knowledge/attitude levels. The majority of respondents were aged 20–39 years (70.0%), with 54.0% having 1–3 years of experience, and 86.0% had received prior training in pre-eclampsia management. Knowledge was generally high, with 88.0% recognizing hallmark symptoms and 84.0% identifying magnesium sulfate as the first-line anticonvulsant. Attitudes were positive; 68.0% strongly agreed that pre-eclampsia training should be mandatory. Key barriers included limited patient awareness (86.0%), understaffing (70.0%), and inadequate diagnostic tools (58.0%). Years of experience were significantly associated with knowledge level (chi-square = 19.470, p=0.003), while logistic regression showed work unit as a significant predictor of knowledge level (p = 0.037). Conclusion: Midwives exhibited good knowledge and positive attitudes toward pre-eclampsia management, though systemic barriers constrain effective care. Strengthening in-service training, improving diagnostic and therapeutic resources, and enhancing patient education are recommended to optimize outcomes.</p></abstract>
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<p>Background: Pre-eclampsia is a major contributor to maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality globally and in Ghana. Midwives play a critical role in the early detection and management; however, their knowledge, attitudes, and the challenges they encounter influence the quality of care.
Methodology/Principal Findings: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 50 midwives using a structured self-administered questionnaire. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26. Descriptive statistics summarized demographic characteristics, knowledge, attitudes, barriers, and recommendations. Chi-square tests and logistic regression examined associations between demographic variables and knowledge/attitude levels. The majority of respondents were aged 20–39 years (70.0%), with 54.0% having 1–3 years of experience, and 86.0% had received prior training in pre-eclampsia management. Knowledge was generally high, with 88.0% recognizing hallmark symptoms and 84.0% identifying magnesium sulfate as the first-line anticonvulsant. Attitudes were positive; 68.0% strongly agreed that pre-eclampsia training should be mandatory. Key barriers included limited patient awareness (86.0%), understaffing (70.0%), and inadequate diagnostic tools (58.0%). Years of experience were significantly associated with knowledge level (χ²=19.470, p=0.003), while logistic regression showed work unit as a significant predictor of knowledge level (p=0.037).
Conclusion: Midwives exhibited good knowledge and positive attitudes toward pre-eclampsia management, though systemic barriers constrain effective care. Strengthening in-service training, improving diagnostic and therapeutic resources, and enhancing patient education are recommended to optimize outcomes.</p>
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