Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Operative Vaginal Birth Among Obstetric Providers in Egypt

Recruiting

• Conditions: Birth Outcome, Adverse
• Interventions: Other: Designed Questionnaire

• Registration Number: NCT06502119
• Lead Sponsor: Al-Azhar University

Brief Summary

The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of operative vaginal birth among obstetric providers in Egypt. The main questions it aims to answer are:

* What is the level of knowledge among obstetric providers regarding operative vaginal birth?

* What are the attitudes and practices of obstetric providers towards operative vaginal birth?

Participants will:

* Complete a detailed questionnaire assessing their knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to operative vaginal birth.

* Provide demographic information to contextualize their responses.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2024-06-27
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-07-12
• Study First Posted: 2024-07-16
• Study Start: 2024-07-20
• Status Verified: 2025-02
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-02-18
• Last Update Posted: 2025-02-20
• Primary Completion: 2025-03-30
• Study Completion: 2025-04-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 5000

Inclusion Criteria

• Licensed Obstetricians: Only obstetricians who are currently licensed to practice in Egypt.
• Active Practice: Obstetricians who are actively practicing in hospitals or clinics in Egypt.
• Experience: Obstetricians with a minimum of one year of experience in obstetrics and gynecology.
• Consent: Willingness to participate and provide informed consent.
• Language: Ability to understand and complete the questionnaire in English.

Exclusion Criteria

• Non-Obstetricians: Healthcare providers who are not obstetricians.
• Inactive Practice: Obstetricians who are not currently practicing in Egypt.
• Insufficient Experience: Obstetricians with less than one year of experience in the field.
• Non-Consent: Individuals who do not provide informed consent to participate in the study.
• Language Barrier: Obstetricians who are unable to understand and complete the questionnaire in English.

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Health Provider	Designed Questionnaire	The study will include obstetricians and gynecologists practicing in Egypt. These healthcare professionals specialize in the management of pregnancy, childbirth, and women's reproductive health. Participants will be recruited from various healthcare settings, including public and private hospitals, ensuring a diverse representation of clinical experiences and perspectives on operative vaginal birth practices. All participants must actively engage in obstetric care and possess direct experience with operative vaginal births, allowing for an in-depth exploration of their knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to this procedure within the Egyptian healthcare context.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Knowledge of Operative Vaginal Birth Among Obstetric Providers	Within 6 months of study commencement.	The level of knowledge regarding operative vaginal birth among obstetric providers, assessed using a validated questionnaire. The knowledge score will be based on correct responses to a series of questions about indications, techniques, benefits, and risks associated with operative vaginal birth.
Attitudes Toward Operative Vaginal Birth Among Obstetric Providers	Within 6 months of study commencement.	The attitudes of obstetric providers towards operative vaginal birth, measured using a Likert scale in the validated questionnaire. Providers will rate their agreement with statements related to their perceptions and opinions on the use of operative vaginal birth.
Practices of Operative Vaginal Birth Among Obstetric Providers	Within 6 months of study commencement.	The frequency and context of operative vaginal birth practices among obstetric providers, as reported in the validated questionnaire. This measure will include the number of operative vaginal births performed, preferred techniques, and any barriers to performing these procedures.
Rate of Cesarean Sections Among Participants	Within 6 months of study commencement.	The percentage of Cesarean sections performed by the obstetric providers participating in the study, as reported in the validated questionnaire. This measure aims to correlate knowledge, attitudes, and practices with the actual rate of Cesarean sections.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Faculty od Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.; 🇪🇬 Cairo, Cairo., Egypt