Women Perception Regarding Trans-Sectional Intrauterine Device

Background: The trans-sectional intrauterine device (IUD) offers a highly effective, dependable, economical, and durable form of contraception, inserted within ten minutes following placental delivery. Aim: to assess women perception regarding trans-sectional intrauterine device. Design: A descriptive research design was employed to meet the study aim. Setting: This This study was executed in the Antenatal Clinics at Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital. Subject: A purposive sample of 126 pregnant women was recruited. Tools: Two tools of data collection were used: Tool I structured interviewing questionnaire sheet, Tool II women attitude regarding post-placental IUD insertion. Results: showed that 60.3% of studied sample had fair level of knowledge about IUD insertion during cesarean section. While, 56% of them had positive attitude toward IUD insertion during cesarean section. Conclusion: In conclusion, the study successfully addressed its aim, revealing that less than two-thirds of the women surveyed possessed a moderate level of knowledge concerning intrauterine device insertion during cesarean delivery. Additionally, more than half of the respondents demonstrated a positive attitude toward this contraceptive method. No statistically significant relationship was found between overall knowledge and attitudes regarding trans-sectional IUD insertion. Recommendations: Implement educational programs targeting pregnant women to enhance their understanding and attitudes toward trans-sectional intrauterine device insertion.