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An Investigation into Primary Healthcare Workers’ Awareness and Practical Application of the Partograph in Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State, Nigeria

Maternal mortality continues to be a significant global health issue, with many women dying each year due to pregnancy and childbirth complications. Nigeria ranks among the nations with the highest maternal and child death rates, with a maternal mortality ratio of 540 per 100,000 live births and a child mortality rate of 21 per 1,000 live births. To address these challenges, the World Health Organization (WHO) promotes the use of the partograph a labor-monitoring tool aimed at improving maternal and neonatal outcomes. Despite this recommendation, the presence of skilled birth attendants in Nig…