Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Operative Vaginal Birth Among Obstetric Providers in Egypt
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 500
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Knowledge of Operative Vaginal Birth Among Obstetric Providers
研究概览
简要总结
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.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Other
- 时间视角
- Cross Sectional
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 25 Years 至 60 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •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.
排除标准
- •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.
结局指标
主要结局
Knowledge of Operative Vaginal Birth Among Obstetric Providers
时间窗: 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
时间窗: 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
时间窗: 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
时间窗: 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.
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Muhamed Ahmed Abdelmoaty Muhamed Alhagrasy
lecturer and consultant at Obstetrics and Gynecology Department.
Al-Azhar University