Knowledge, Attitude and Barriers of unmarried female bridging program Nurse regarding Egg Frozen at South Valley University

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Assistant Professor of obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, South Valley University, Egypt.

2 Lecturer of obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, South Valley University, Egypt

Abstract

Background: Egg Freezing (EF) technology has improved significantly over the last decade,
giving women more choice over their reproductive futures. Knowledge on EF varies widely,
even amongst health care providers. Aim: this study aims to assess knowledge Attitude, and
Barriers of unmarried female bridging program nurses’ regarding egg frozen at South Valley
University. Methods: Descriptive research design was used, study was conducted at
Technical Institute of Nursing, South Valley University, sample involved 60 unmarried
female bridging program-nursing students, a structured interview questionnaire used as a tool
to collect data that involved four parts; personal, EF knowledge assessment, EF attitude
assessment and barriers of EF application. Results: 60%, of studied bridging program,
nursing students had inadequate knowledge and 61.7% have a positive attitude regarding EF.
And about 75% and 73.3% of studied bridging program nursing students consider fear of
future husband refusing and culture believes are barriers to perform EF. Conclusion: There
are a big percent of studied bridging program nursing students have inadequate knowledge,
positive attitude, and fear of future husband refuse are majority barriers about EF
Recommendations: Encourage bridging program nurses to update their education in the
form of attending workshops, conferences related to infertility issues and EF and implement
a study to evaluate effect of educational program about EF on improving nurses’ knowledge.

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Egyptian Journal of Health Care
Volume 12, Issue 3
September 2021
Pages 1304-1319

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