Knowledge and Attitudes among Primary Healthcare Physicians Regarding Immediate Postpartum Contraception in Cairo, Egypt
Elhazek AA (a), Talib YMA (b), Amin GE (c), Eltaieb EM (d) and Allam MF (a)*
a. Family Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Egypt
b. Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Egypt
c. Assistant Professor of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Egypt
d. Lecturer of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Egypt
Abstract
Background: Family planning has a great impact on maternal and child health. Postpartum contraception is defined as the prevention of unintended pregnancy and closely spaced pregnancies in the first 12 months following childbirth.
Purpose: To assess the level of knowledge and attitudes regarding immediate postpartum contraception among primary health care [PHC] physicians in Egypt.
Material and Methods: A pilot cross-sectional study conducted among 100 PHC physicians from 3 health districts in Cairo governorate, Egypt. The study was conducted between August and October 2017. Data were collected through a pre-designed validated self-administered questionnaire on sociodemographic characteristics and knowledge and attitude questions regarding postpartum contraception.
Results: The mean knowledge score was 31.75 ± 9.24; 72% of physicians had a poor knowledge score, and 9% had good knowledge scores. The mean attitude score was 76.92 ± 8.81, and 56% had a favorable attitude. There was no significant difference in knowledge and attitude scores in terms of gender, residence, marital status and PHC center. However, there was a significant difference in knowledge scores in terms of age and experience. There was a significant difference in total knowledge score and attitude when comparing scientific degrees, with higher scores among those with master’s degrees.
Conclusion: There was an unsatisfactory level of knowledge regarding immediate postpartum contraception; there were also a high percentage of favorable and neutral attitudes among the participating physicians. Thus, training courses should be designed for PHC physicians to maintain and improve their knowledge and skills regarding immediate postpartum contraception.
Keywords: Attitude; Knowledge; Physicians; Postpartum contraception.
Elhazek AA, Talib YMA, Amin GE, Eltaieb EM, Allam MF (2019). Knowledge and Attitudes among Primary Healthcare Physicians Regarding Immediate Postpartum Contraception in Cairo, Egypt . J Community Med Health Res 1(2): 108.
https://www.pubtexto.com/pdf/?knowledge-and-attitudes-among-primary-healthcare-physicians-regarding-immediate-postpartum-contraception-in-cairo-egypt
Elhazek AA (a), Talib YMA (b), Amin GE (c), Eltaieb EM (d) and Allam MF (a)*
a. Family Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Egypt
b. Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Egypt
c. Assistant Professor of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Egypt
d. Lecturer of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Egypt
Abstract
Background: Family planning has a great impact on maternal and child health. Postpartum contraception is defined as the prevention of unintended pregnancy and closely spaced pregnancies in the first 12 months following childbirth.
Purpose: To assess the level of knowledge and attitudes regarding immediate postpartum contraception among primary health care [PHC] physicians in Egypt.
Material and Methods: A pilot cross-sectional study conducted among 100 PHC physicians from 3 health districts in Cairo governorate, Egypt. The study was conducted between August and October 2017. Data were collected through a pre-designed validated self-administered questionnaire on sociodemographic characteristics and knowledge and attitude questions regarding postpartum contraception.
Results: The mean knowledge score was 31.75 ± 9.24; 72% of physicians had a poor knowledge score, and 9% had good knowledge scores. The mean attitude score was 76.92 ± 8.81, and 56% had a favorable attitude. There was no significant difference in knowledge and attitude scores in terms of gender, residence, marital status and PHC center. However, there was a significant difference in knowledge scores in terms of age and experience. There was a significant difference in total knowledge score and attitude when comparing scientific degrees, with higher scores among those with master’s degrees.
Conclusion: There was an unsatisfactory level of knowledge regarding immediate postpartum contraception; there were also a high percentage of favorable and neutral attitudes among the participating physicians. Thus, training courses should be designed for PHC physicians to maintain and improve their knowledge and skills regarding immediate postpartum contraception.
Keywords: Attitude; Knowledge; Physicians; Postpartum contraception.
Elhazek AA, Talib YMA, Amin GE, Eltaieb EM, Allam MF (2019). Knowledge and Attitudes among Primary Healthcare Physicians Regarding Immediate Postpartum Contraception in Cairo, Egypt . J Community Med Health Res 1(2): 108.
https://www.pubtexto.com/pdf/?knowledge-and-attitudes-among-primary-healthcare-physicians-regarding-immediate-postpartum-contraception-in-cairo-egypt
