ABSTRACT

Background: SDGs' global target is to reduce the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) to 70 per 100,000 live births. The main factors causing MMR are bleeding at 28%, hypertension in pregnancy at 24%, and infection at 11%, respectively. MMR is one of the indicators to see the public health status. If with massage and bimanual compression of uterine contractions is still soft and the bleeding is still going on, balloon tampons should be installed.

Aim: This study aims to determine the effectiveness of condoms in accommodating NaCl liquid infusion in catheter condoms.

Method: The type applied comparative research, and the research location was at Laboratory of Universitas ‘Aisyiyah Yogyakarta. The sample numbers were 18 condoms. In this study, the sampling technique applied a simple random sampling method and applied for benefit in condom selection, so the researcher did not directly assess the condoms before conducting research. Condoms to be used were provided by the other party who was not involved in the research. The instrument used a checklist of condom strength and condom adaptability. Condoms were placed at the same height, flat, hard, and condoms were placed on absorbent paper.

Results: All condoms A, B, and C had the same strength with a 100% percentage value. Analysis of condom adaptation ability used Kruskal Wallis obtained ρ <0.01.

Conclusion: It is recommended to use a condom which is a soft and thin texture for postpartum bleeding handling.

Keywords: Bleeding, Catheter, Condom, Effectiveness, Postpartum