Mtaita, Stella Edward2019-01-182019-01-182017Mtaita, S. E. (2017). Assessment of competence on utilization of partograph among finalist nurse students within the selected nursing institutions in Tanzania: a cross sectional study. Dodoma : The University of Dodomahttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12661/545Dissertation (MSc. Nursing Education)Introduction: Partograph as a labour record chart that works as an important tool, when used correctly, could help to identify any abnormality when labour is no longer normal and immediate decision is made for action. Nevertheless, very little is known about the status of knowledge and utilization of partograph among finalist nurse students. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the competence on utilization of partograph among the finalist nurse students in Tanzania; this study was conducted in the United Republic of Tanzania Mainland. A cross-sectional study was conducted to 13 schools of nursing, with a total of 753 participants volunteered. Methodology: Sampling was done to obtain the zones and Institutions. Independent and dependent variables utilized. Semi-structured questionnaires were administered; collected data were analyzed by using SSPSS 20 version. Results: The study revealed that, 73.44 % had a good knowledge, while 26.56% had poor. However diploma program had a good knowledge 481 (85.69%) than undergraduate 122 (48.80%). A chi-square test revealed that, there was a statistically significant with p-value of <0.0001. Concerning skills, diploma program had higher skill 398 (79.13%) while undergraduate 161 (64.40%), with p-value of < 0.0001. Regarding factors; occupation (P=0.0032), availability of partograph forms (P =0.0028) and clinical supervision (P = 0.0223) were the affirmed predictors. Conclusion: Findings are sufficient to propose the drawn recommendation to improve competence on the utilization of partograph among student nurses,enNurseNursing studentsPartographNursing institutionTanzaniaFinalist nurse studentsNursing skillsPartograph utilizationNursingDissertation