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Abstract

Background: Obstetric fistula must be eliminated to establish sustainable development by 2030 as it often results in horrific or challenge situations that frequently affect the women. Aim of the current research was to evaluate the effect of education program on maternity nurses' performance regarding obstetric fistula. Subjects and Methods: Research design:  The research methodology was a quasi-experimental one. Setting: The study was done at the labor unit of the maternity hospital at Zagazig University Hospitals in Egypt's Sharkia Governorate. Subjects: A convenience sample of 50 nurses gave women in labor direct nursing care. Tools of data collection: a self-administered form, a knowledge evaluation sheet for maternity nurses, observational checklist for nurses' practice about prevention of obstetric fistula, and a formal Likert scale for attitudes of maternity nurses were the four instruments employed.  Results: The findings of this research demonstrated that after building competencies for maternity nurses, there was significant change in nurses' knowledge, practice, and attitudes towards avoiding of obstetric fistula during labor at post application of competency performance compared to preprogram (р-value < 0.05). Likewise there was a positive correlation (p-value 0.05) between the nurses' knowledge assessments and their performance, attitude, and age scores. A favorable correlation between practice scores of nurses and their age and experience years was also found with statistically significant difference.   Conclusion: the research hypothesis was supported and compared to before the educational intervention program was implemented, during the stages of labor, it was a very significant statistically improvement in the nurses' Knowledge, practice and attitudes regarding obstetric fistula and its prevention.

Biography

Qualification:
Certificate: (B.Sc.) Nursing–Zagazig  University- 2006
Graduation grade: Cumulative Excellent with honors
Master degree: In Nursing Sciences-Zagazig University in 2012
Master grade: Excellent
Master title: Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes in Women with Preeclampsia in Zagazig University Hospitals
PHD degree: In Nursing Sciences-Zagazig University in 2017
PHD title: Postpartum Depression Predictors, Help- Seeking Barriers And Nursing Implications.