Knowledge and Attitude of Recently Aborted Women in relation Family Planning Methods

Document Type : Scientific peer reviewed journal

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1 Nursing specialist in the Health Administration-Kafr Shukr, Egypt

2 Maternal and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams University, Egypt,

3 Obstetrics and Woman's Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University, Egypt

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Background: Abortion is a common global health problem that affects women's health from all dimension of life. Aim of the study: The study aimed to assess knowledge and attitude of recently aborted women in relation family planning methods. Design: A descriptive study design was utilized to fulfil the aim of the study. Setting: The study was conducted at Obstetrical and Gynecological Outpatient Clinic affiliated to Benha University Hospital. Sampling: A Purposive sample included 240 women were recruited in the current study. Tools of data collection: Three tools were used to collect data, I: A structured Interviewing Questionnaire consisted of three parts, part (1) general characteristics of studied women, part (2) obstetrics and gynecological history and part (3) Family planning history. II: Women`s knowledge assessment sheet, and III: Modified Likert scaleof recently aborted women`s attitudes in relation family planning methods Results: Less than half of the studied women had poor total knowledge scores regarding family planning methods.More than half of the studied women had a positive attitude regarding family planning methods. Conclusion: There was a highly positive statistically significant correlation between total knowledge and total attitudes scores regarding family planning methods. Recommendations: Intensive awareness educational programs should be prepared and implemented to raise women's awareness of family planning methods at all maternal centers.

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Journal of Nursing Science Benha University
Volume 3, Issue 1
January 2022
Pages 953-965

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