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Effect of technical traning program on intern physicians' and nurses' knowledge and attitudes regarding emergency
1Maternity and Gynecological Department, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University.
The Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association
|January 16, 2007
Summary
A training program significantly improved healthcare professionals' knowledge and attitudes towards emergency contraceptives. This intervention is crucial for enhancing the uptake and correct use of emergency contraception, reducing unintended pregnancies.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Medical Education
- Public Health
Background:
- Unintended pregnancies remain a global concern, necessitating effective emergency contraceptive (EC) methods.
- EC methods offer a crucial intervention for preventing pregnancy post-unprotected intercourse, mitigating the need for induced abortion.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of a technical training program on the knowledge and attitudes of newly graduated physicians and nurses regarding emergency contraceptives.
- To identify baseline knowledge and attitude levels among healthcare professionals concerning EC.
Main Methods:
- A pre- and post-test design without a control group was employed.
- The study involved 50 intern physicians and 50 intern nurses at El-Shatby Maternity University Hospital.
- Knowledge was assessed via interviews, and attitudes using a 3-point Likert scale, before and after a 4-hour training program.
Main Results:
- Initial assessment revealed a general lack of knowledge and predominantly negative attitudes towards EC among participants (70% of physicians, 84% of nurses).
- The technical training program demonstrated a significant positive effect on both the knowledge and attitudes of intern physicians and nurses regarding EC.
- Improvements in knowledge directly correlated with a more positive attitude towards emergency contraceptive methods.
Conclusions:
- Targeted training programs are effective in enhancing healthcare providers' understanding and acceptance of emergency contraceptives.
- Upgrading the knowledge and attitudes of intern physicians and nurses is vital for improving access to and utilization of EC services.
- Such educational interventions can contribute to better reproductive health outcomes by reducing unintended pregnancies.
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