Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Operative Vaginal Birth Among Obstetric Providers in Egypt

The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of operative vaginal birth among obstetric providers in Egypt. The main questions it aims to answer are:

* What is the level of knowledge among obstetric providers regarding operative vaginal birth? * What are the attitudes and practices of obstetric providers towards operative vaginal birth?

Participants will:

* Complete a detailed questionnaire assessing their knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to operative vaginal birth. * Provide demographic information to contextualize their responses.

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Key information

Conditions

Birth Outcome, Adverse Birth Injuries Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications Infant, Newborn, Diseases Pregnancy Complications Urogenital Diseases Wounds and Injuries

Age range

25 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Faculty od Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Licensed Obstetricians: Only obstetricians who are currently licensed to practice in Egypt.
Active Practice: Obstetricians who are actively practicing in hospitals or clinics in Egypt.
Experience: Obstetricians with a minimum of one year of experience in obstetrics and gynecology.
Consent: Willingness to participate and provide informed consent.
Language: Ability to understand and complete the questionnaire in English.

Exclusion criteria

Non-Obstetricians: Healthcare providers who are not obstetricians.
Inactive Practice: Obstetricians who are not currently practicing in Egypt.
Insufficient Experience: Obstetricians with less than one year of experience in the field.
Non-Consent: Individuals who do not provide informed consent to participate in the study.
Language Barrier: Obstetricians who are unable to understand and complete the questionnaire in English.

Treatment and study plan

Designed Questionnaire

Other

Participants in this study, comprised solely of obstetricians and gynecologists practicing in Egypt, will complete a self-administered questionnaire designed to assess their knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to operative vaginal birth. The questionnaire includes four sections: the first gathers demographic data such as name, gender, and years of experience in childbirth care; the second focuses on participants' practices regarding the frequency and types of operative vaginal birth used (forceps, ventouse) and reasons for their use; the third evaluates knowledge of outcomes associated with operative vaginal birth through multiple-choice questions; and the fourth explores attitudes towards operative vaginal birth, including opinions on hospital rates and policy appropriateness. Completion and return of the questionnaire, which takes approximately 5 to 10 minutes, will be considered as consent to participate in the study.

Primary outcomes

Knowledge of Operative Vaginal Birth Among Obstetric Providers

Time frame: Within 6 months of study commencement.

The level of knowledge regarding operative vaginal birth among obstetric providers, assessed using a validated questionnaire. The knowledge score will be based on correct responses to a series of questions about indications, techniques, benefits, and risks associated with operative vaginal birth.
Attitudes Toward Operative Vaginal Birth Among Obstetric Providers

Time frame: Within 6 months of study commencement.

The attitudes of obstetric providers towards operative vaginal birth, measured using a Likert scale in the validated questionnaire. Providers will rate their agreement with statements related to their perceptions and opinions on the use of operative vaginal birth.
Practices of Operative Vaginal Birth Among Obstetric Providers

Time frame: Within 6 months of study commencement.

The frequency and context of operative vaginal birth practices among obstetric providers, as reported in the validated questionnaire. This measure will include the number of operative vaginal births performed, preferred techniques, and any barriers to performing these procedures.
Rate of Cesarean Sections Among Participants

Time frame: Within 6 months of study commencement.

The percentage of Cesarean sections performed by the obstetric providers participating in the study, as reported in the validated questionnaire. This measure aims to correlate knowledge, attitudes, and practices with the actual rate of Cesarean sections.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Al-Azhar University

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2024
Primary completion: 2025
Study completion: 2025
First posted: Jul 16, 2024
Registry last updated: Jul 3, 2025

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