Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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Assistant Professor of Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Assuit University, College of health science, AL Rayan national college, Medinah, AL Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
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Obstetric and Gynecological Department, Faculty of Nursing, Assuit University and Assistant professor of Maternal and Child Health Nursing, College of Nursing, Northern Border, KSA
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Lecturer of Maternity and Newborn Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University
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Assistant Professor of Maternal and New Born Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University, Egypt
Abstract
Background: One of the most effective assisted reproductive technologies currently available is the in vitro fertilization technique, which helps infertile couples in starting a family. The care provided to patients undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) is greatly impacted by fertility nurses. However, most of these nurses lack comprehensive knowledge of embryology and genetic counseling for IVF partners. Aim: This study aimed to assess the impact of education delivered through social platforms on the performance of nurses concerning in vitro fertilization. Design: A quasi-experimental research design was employed for this study. Setting: The research was conducted at the Ajyal IVF private center located in Sohag City. Subjects: The participants in this study included all nurses (50 nurses) employed in the aforementioned setting. Tools for data collection: Tool (1) consisted of a structured interview questionnaire divided into two sections; part I: Personal Characteristics of Nurses, part II: Knowledge Assessment Questionnaire for nurses, tool II: Questionnaire on nurses' practices related to in vitro fertilization, and Tool (III) assessed nurses' satisfaction with social-platform based education. Results: The findings indicate that most nurses exhibited satisfactory levels of knowledge and competent practice following the social-platform-based education. A highly statistically significant difference was observed between pre- and post-education regarding the overall knowledge and practice levels of in vitro fertilization among the nurses studied. Conclusion: Social-platform-based education has a significant positive effect on nurses' performance concerning in vitro fertilization. Recommendations: In vitro fertilization should be incorporated into maternity nursing curricula. Additionally, it should be offered as an in-service refresher topic for nurses working in fertility units and centers, whether in educational, governmental, or private sectors, to enhance their performance, complemented by communication skills to address sensitive topics related to in vitro fertilization.
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