Partograph adherence trends in various healthcare services: A Systematic Review

Abstract

A partograph is a tool used to monitor the progress of labor and identify potential complications. However, evidence shows that many countries still need to improve partograph adherence. This study aims to review the adherence to using partographs in health services. Literature is identified through PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar with the keywords “Partograph,” “Adherence,” AND “Health Care.” In total, 12 studies were identified and analyzed. The results showed that partograph adherence in developing countries ranged from 20% to 80%. Factors associated with low adherence include a lack of training and knowledge of partographs among healthcare workers, lack of resources, and traditional childbirth culture. Compliance with partographs
still needs to improve in health services.