Abstract:

Introduction: The partograph functions as an essential instrument for monitoring maternal labor progression during pregnancy. Labor monitoring depends on the partograph as a visual tool which shows crucial maternal and fetal data throughout pregnancy. The study aimed to assess the knowledge regarding partograph among staff nurse in SMVMCH, Puducherry.  Methodology: The research design implemented a quantitative approach for this investigation. For this current study researchers applied a descriptive research design. The researcher adopted a convenience sampling strategy for selecting 30 staff nurses who full fills the criteria.  Result and Findings: The research data showed that 70% of participants had mild knowledge levels while 30% demonstrated moderate knowledge levels. Staff nurses demonstrated relationship between their age and educational attainment and their knowledge of partograph usage according to the assessment data. Conclusion: The researcher concluded that most of the staff nurses had mild understanding regarding partograph. Further studies can explore the role of digital or electronic partographs in improving labor monitoring and decision-making.

Keywords: Partograph, Labor, Staff nurse, Knowledge