Investigate Women's Knowledge, Attitude and Their Immediate Intervention Regarding Habitual Abortion

Ibrahim Salama, Shimaa; Ragab Abou-Shabana, Kamilia; Abdel Hamid Attiat Allah, Nadia; Fathy Mohammed, Walaa

doi:10.21608/ejhc.2020.207949

Investigate Women's Knowledge, Attitude and Their Immediate Intervention Regarding Habitual Abortion

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Demonstrator of maternity and gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Ain shams University

² Professor of maternity and gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Ain shams University

³ Lecturer of maternity and gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Ain shams University

10.21608/ejhc.2020.207949

Abstract

Aim: to investigate women’s knowledge, attitude and immediate intervention regarding
their habitual abortion. Setting: The study was conducted at Ain Shams Habitual Abortion
Outpatient Clinic. Design: A descriptive study design. Sampling: Sample size: 234 women.
Sample type: A purposive sample Tools: 1) Structured interviewing questionnaire. 2) Likert
scale. Results: The present study revealed that more than half among studied sample had
incorrect knowledge concerning risk factors, complications, investigations, management as
well as habitual abortion and future pregnancy. Nearly two-third among studied sample had
positive attitude toward their habitual abortion. A significant relation between studied sample
attitude and their age and No. of living births was observed. Three-quarter among studied
sample had sought immediately maternity health services while few preferred to stay in bed
for comfort and others consulted their relatives. Conclusion: the present study was concluded
that more than half among studied sample had total incorrect knowledge regarding habitual
abortion. Nearly two-third had positive attitude toward their habitual abortion. Age, area of
residence, duration of marriage, No. of living births, and timing of abortion had significant
impacts on positive attitude.The majority sought immediately maternity health services.
Recommendation: Implementing post abortion counseling sessions using brochures and
posters to increase women’s knowledge regarding habitual abortion issues.

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