Birth Outcome, Adverse
Conditions
Keywords
Operative Forceps, Vaginal birth, Birth injuries
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.
Interventions
OTHERDesigned Questionnaire
Participants in this study, comprised solely of obstetricians and gynecologists practicing in Egypt, will complete a self-administered questionnaire designed to assess their knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to operative vaginal birth. The questionnaire includes four sections: the first gathers demographic data such as name, gender, and years of experience in childbirth care; the second focuses on participants' practices regarding the frequency and types of operative vaginal birth used (forceps, ventouse) and reasons for their use; the third evaluates knowledge of outcomes associated with operative vaginal birth through multiple-choice questions; and the fourth explores attitudes towards operative vaginal birth, including opinions on hospital rates and policy appropriateness. Completion and return of the questionnaire, which takes approximately 5 to 10 minutes, will be considered as consent to participate in the study.
Sponsors
Al-Azhar University
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
25 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
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.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed