Assessment of the Knowledge of Fourth-Year Midwifery Students Regarding the Complications of Active Management of the Second Stage of Labour

University of Health SciencesFaculty of Midwifery SciencesResearch Questionnaire

Title of the Study: Assessment of the Knowledge of Fourth-Year Midwifery Students Regarding the Complications of Active Management of the Second Stage of Labour at the University of Health Sciences, Sudan, 2025

Dear Participant,

Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire. This study aims to assess the level of knowledge regarding active management of the second stage of labour. Your responses will help identify knowledge gaps and enhance midwifery education and training to improve maternal and neonatal care.

All information provided in this questionnaire will remain strictly confidential and will be used solely for academic research purposes. Participation is voluntary, and you may withdraw at any time without any consequences.

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1. What is the second sign of true labor?

2. Which of the following is NOT a sign of placental separation?

3. What is the primary hormone used to induce labor?

4. When is the Apgar score first assessed after birth?

5. Which of the following increases the risk of postpartum hemorrhage?

7. What is the main reason for performing a cesarean section?

6. Which fetal position is the most common for delivery?

8. Which of the following helps the baby’s head descend into the pelvis?

9. When is the umbilical cord usually clamped?

10. Which birthing position is ideal to reduce perineal tears?

11. Which of the following is NOT a normal sign during labor?

12. When is labor induction medically necessary?

13. Which of the following naturally stimulates labor?

14. What does the second stage of labor involve?

15. What is the most common cause of fetal distress during labor?

16. What is the most important indicator of a newborn’s health at birth?

17. What is the primary cause of postpartum hemorrhage?

18. Which of the following reduces the risk of a cesarean section?

19. When should a mother visit the doctor after childbirth?

20. If the second stage of labor lasts more than 3 hours, does the mother need medical intervention?

21. Is the baby’s birth weight the primary indicator of newborn health?

22. Does maternal fever during labor affect the baby?

23. Is delaying skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby beneficial for the baby’s health?

24. Is internal rotation of the fetal head a normal part of labor?

25. Can heavy postpartum bleeding indicate postpartum hemorrhage?

26. Does complete cervical dilation occur at 8 cm rather than 10 cm?

27. Is a baby in a transverse position ready for natural delivery?

28. Can vaginal birth happen if the baby is in the breech position?

29. Can labor induction happen naturally through walking and physical activity?

30. Is high blood pressure during pregnancy not a medical concern?