from 4/7/2023 to 6/7/2023

Background & Objectives

Preconception health includes health of woman and man before pregnancy to reduce risks that woman may face during pregnancy and enhance fetal and maternal outcomes. The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of the educational program on knowledge and attitude of adolescents nursing students regarding preconception care.

Methodology

Quasi-experimental research design was applied in this study. The current study was conducted in Technical Institute of Nursing, Assiut University and Technical Institute of Nursing Al-Azaher University. The studied students were selected by simple random sample. Data collection was done using structured questionnaires which were distributed to the participants. An educational program was implemented to enhance students' knowledge and their attitude about preconception care. Data analysis was done using SPSS program, version 23.

Results

A total of 200 students were enrolled in the present study, aged (18-19) years with mean ±SD (18.48±0.584) and 85.0% of them were female. Regarding students' knowledge score was 26.40±11.39 pre education while after implemented the education program become 40.74±10.56 with highly significant differences (P value= <0.001). Moreover, mean score of the students' attitude had 12.37±1.74 regarding preconception care while after the application of the educational program had become 15.14±1.55.

Conclusion

There was a relation between total score of students’ knowledge regarding preconception care with student’s age, gender and university grade, moreover, there was a positive correlation between students' …

Background: Use of emergency contraceptive (EC) methods, provides a second chance to prevent unintended pregnancy and reduce maternal morbidity and mortality. Providing women with knowledge about intrauterine cupper device as EC will affect their understanding and change their attitude towards EC and hence increase their utilization of this method. Aim of the study: to identify effect of educational program on improving childbearing women's knowledge, attitude and their intention to use IUCD as EC method. Subjects and Method: A Quazi experimental research design was applied. This study was carried out at family planning clinic in the Women Health Hospital, Assiut governate/Egypt A convenient sample of 300 childbearing women was included according to inclusion criteria. Two tools were used to collect data: Tool (1): structure interview questionnaire that involved (personal, obstetric, contraceptive and knowledge about IUCD as EC and tool (II): An attitude assessment scale. Results: There was a highly statistical significant difference between pre and post total knowledge score and total attitude P Conclusion: A significant improvement occurred in the total score of knowledge and attitude post intervention and women’s intention to use IUCD as EC increased after educational program. Recommendations: implementing a regular education programs to raise women’s awareness regarding using IUCD as EC methods.

Background: Prenatal education is a core component of perinatal care and services provided by health institutions for the well-being of the women and fetus to promote a positive pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum outcome, Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of online antenatal educational classes on pregnancy outcome. Study design: A quasi-experimental research design (study and control group) was utilized. Setting: The study was carried out in antenatal clinic and labour unit at Women Health Hospital, Assuit University. Sample: A purposive sample was utilized. Study subjects: The study subjects included 100 primigravida and primiparous women (50 in study group and 50 in control group) according to inclusion criteria. Tools: Three tools were used, a structure interview questionnaire, Follow up checklist during labour and postpartum period to assess maternal and newborn outcomes, Results: The results of the present study highlighted that there was a statistical significant differences between two groups regarding occurrence of pregnancy complications, mode of delivery, intra-partum complications, newborn outcomes, postpartum complications and continuation of postpartum family planning methods, Conclusions: The present study concluded that online or mobile health intervention has the potential to increase the utilization of antenatal and postnatal care compared to the routine approach and the technology method effective in an improvement in maternal and newborn outcomes. Recommendations: Integrate social media educational program in nursing protocol for pregnant women.

Background: Urinary tract infections are among the most typical health problems during pregnancy worldwide, particularly in developing countries. By increasing pregnant women's knowledge and participation in healthy lifestyle activities, urinary tract infections should be efficiently treated with the right therapy (self-care practices).The aim: To assess pregnant women knowledge and practices towards urinary tract infection. Samples: 320 pregnant women were used as a convenient sample. Research design: This study used a descriptive cross sectional research design. Setting: Four maternal and child health centers in El-Badary city and its surrounding villages. Tools: Data were gathered using a structured interviewing questionnaire that involved three parts personal characteristics, women’s knowledge and practices regarding UTI. Results: About 61.3% of studied women had an average ,89.1% of studied women had unsatisfactory practices; statistically significant relation between total women’s knowledge and practices score (p-value <0.01) Conclusion: The results of this study shed light on gaps in pregnant women's awareness and self-care practices about UTI. Recommendation: The study suggested holding lectures on UTI and its impact on mothers and their children to enhance the success of pregnancies. Urine culture tests should be performed as a routine maternal cares from the first trimester and continues later in pregnancy. Guidelines about preventive measures of UTI for pregnant women should be providing.

bstractBackground: Menopause, the time when a woman stops having menstrual periods, is not a disease or an illness for most women, menopause is a normal occurrence.. The most common age range at which women experience menopause is 48-55 years..

Aim of the study

To assess the Impact of menopausal symptoms on quality of life among women's in Qena City.

Subject and Method

it was a descriptive study and a convenient sample included 250 menopausal women. Data was collected through a questionnaire to collect necessary data.

Setting

The study was conducted at out patient's clinics of Qena University and general hospitals and south valley university.

Results

the study results revealed that there was a positive strong correlation between MRS and QOL (r = 0.878).

Conclusion

It can be concluded that post-menopausal women in this study had severe menopausal symptoms and this had adversely affected on quality of life.

Recommendations

Implement appropriate health educational programs are essential for improving the quality of life of menopausal women in Qena city