"Awareness, Preconception, and Fear of Epidural Analgesia Among Childbearing Women in Saudi Arabia."

Completed

• Conditions: Assess Women Awareness and Fear About EDA for Labor

• Registration Number: NCT05596604
• Lead Sponsor: King Khalid University Hospital

Brief Summary

The aim of our study is to measure the level of awareness, preconceptions, and level of fear regarding epidural analgesia among childbearing women in KKUH in Riyadh.

Detailed Description

This research was designed as a hospital-based observational cross-sectional study conducted at King Khalid University Hospital, using a self-administered questionnaire based on previous research.22-24-26 approved by the Institutional Review Board at King Saud University, College of Medicine, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 08.August.2022 Ref. No. 22/0592/IRB. The sample included pregnant women attending an obstetrical clinic for routine antenatal follow-up, and the data collection was conducted during the month of August 2022. The questionnaire included five parts (sociodemographic, preconception, awareness, fear, and desirability). a total of 26 questions with multiple-choice answers. The sample size was determined using the Comrey and Lee criterion Comrey and Lee (1992) stated that a 200-sample size is acceptable. The questionnaire was completed by 202 participants who met the inclusion criteria that is being a pregnant woman and completing the survey, and the exclusion criteria were non-pregnant women and an incomplete survey. The data collectors made it clear to the participants that taking part in the study was completely optional, and the participants signed anonymous consent forms.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2022-08-01
• Primary Completion: 2022-08-29
• Status Verified: 2022-10
• Study Completion: 2022-10-10
• Study First Submitted: 2022-10-24
• Study First Submitted QC: 2022-10-24
• Last Update Submitted: 2022-10-24
• Study First Posted: 2022-10-27
• Last Update Posted: 2022-10-27

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 202

Inclusion Criteria

• pregnant woman
• completing the survey

Exclusion Criteria

• non-pregnant women
• incomplete survey

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Awareness	month	assess awareness among participants

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

King Khalid Medical City; 🇸🇦 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia