Impact of Educational Program on pregnant Women’s Knowledge, Attitudes and Intention Regarding Intrauterine Contraceptive Device Insertion During Cesarean Section

Background: The utilization of Intrauterine Contraceptive Device (IUCD) insertion during cesarean section supports pregnant women to achieve their need for childbirth interval spacing and avoid unexpected pregnancies.and so diminish maternal mortality and morbidity. Affording women with knowledge around IUCD insertion during cesarean section increase their thoughtful and alteration their attitude towards IUCD insertion during cesarean section and therefore strengthening their intention for use. Aim of the study: To discover the impact of educational program on enhancing pregnant women’s attitude, knowledge, also intention regarding IUCD insertion during cesarean section. Subjects and Method: A Quazi experimental study design conducted in this study using one group (pre and posttest) was used. Setting: The study was performed at an outpatient clinic in an antenatal care clinic, obstetric and gynecological hospital Ain Shams University. Sample size: A purposive sample of 355 pregnant women undergoing cesarean section was involved permitting to inclusion criteria. Data Collection Tools: Three tools were utilized for gathering data. Tool (1): Pregnant women structure interviewing questionnaire it was comprise four parts (subjective features, obstetric history, family planning history, and knowledge of women about consuming IUCD during cesarean section, tool (II): An attitude measurement scale and last tool intention measurement scale. Results: There was a highly statistically significant variance between pre and post program total knowledge score and total attitude of pregnant women regarding IUCD during cesarean section (P<0.001). Strong positive intentions (Scores ~3.85 - 3.90) For items correlated to personal acceptance, sharing information, recommending the IUCD, perceived husband support, and planning to use the IUCD during cesarean section afterward educational program. A statistically significant association between the post-program total knowledge and total attitude of pregnant women and their intention to utilization the IUCD during cesarean section (P < 0.001). Conclusion: A positive impact and significantly post intervention improvement of pregnant women's knowledge, attitudes, also intention to use IUCD insertion during cesarean section. Recommendations: Applying the educational program habitually to increase women’s awareness regarding using IUCD insertion during cesarean section at all maternal health care facility points.