Assessment of Nurses Knowledge and Practice Regarding Postpartum Period at Abshaway central Hospital | ||
| Egyptian Journal of Health Care | ||
| Article 21, Volume 13, Issue 4, December 2022, Pages 270-280 PDF (168.08 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejhc.2022.260886 | ||
| Authors | ||
| huda abd elrhman ali1; sabah metwally mohamed2; nadia abd elhameed attia alla3 | ||
| 1Master Degree of Nursing Science | ||
| 2Professor of Maternity & Gynecological Nursing department | ||
| 3Professor of Maternity & Gynecological Nursing Department | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background, postpartum period defined as 12 weeks after delivery, it is a critical transitional time for a woman, newborn and family on physiological and psychological levels. Aim of the study was to Assess Nurse's knowledge and practice regarding postpartum period. A descriptive design was adopted in this study. A convenience sample was used to recruit all nurses at postpartum unit. Setting was located at obstetric department at Abshaway Fayoum Governmental Central Hospital. Data were collected by using two tools: 1) structured interview questionnaire tool, and 2) observational checklist. The result of this study indicated that, there was highly statistically significant relation between total knowledge about postpartum period of the studied nurses and their job title, education level and years of experience. Conclusion: the majority of total knowledge of studied nurses had poor knowledge and unsatisfactory practical skills regarding postpartum period and its management. Recommendations: establishing plans for periodical and scheduled training courses and educational programs for nurses about postpartum period to improve nurses' knowledge and practices of postpartum care. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| postpartum; Knowledge; practice; Nurses | ||
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