Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices & Perspectives on Pregnant Muslims Fasting Ramadan

• Study Design

• Study Type: Cross-sectional design.
• Population of Study: Healthcare providers who could deal with pregnant women, including obstetricians, general practitioners, family physicians, and midwives.
• Sampling Method: Convenience sampling
• Sample Size: 129 participants
• Study Setting

• Study Setting: The study will be conducted in hospitals, clinics, and community health centers across Gulf countries and Egypt.
• Recruitment Methods: through professional networks, regional medical associations, and social media platforms targeting healthcare professionals.
• Data Collection

• Tool: A structured questionnaire consisting of Demographics, Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, and Perspectives
• Online Surveys: Surveys will be distributed via professional organizations (e.g., obstetrics and gynecology societies in the Gulf region and Egypt), email lists, and social media platforms.
• Platforms Used: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and healthcare-specific forums
• Statistical Analysis Quantitative data will be analyzed using SPSS, and qualitative data will be analyzed using NVivo

Inclusion criteria

• Healthcare providers currently practicing mainly in Gulf countries or Egypt.
• Healthcare providers experienced in caring for pregnant women who fast during Ramadan, defined as managing at least one such patient within the past two years.
• Participants willing to provide informed consent.
• Representation from both urban and rural healthcare settings to ensure geographic diversity.

Exclusion criteria

• Healthcare providers not currently practicing.
• Healthcare providers without experience in managing pregnant women who fast during Ramadan.
• Participants with incomplete survey responses, defined as less than 80% completion.
• Healthcare providers who are part of the research team or have a conflict of interest in the study.