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Menoufia Medical Journal

Journal

2021

Knowledge

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Awareness, Attitude, And Satisfaction Of Egyptian Adults By Premarital Care Services, Asmaa G. M Nasr Eldeen, Safa H. Alkalash, Safaa A. Badr Dec 2021

Awareness, Attitude, And Satisfaction Of Egyptian Adults By Premarital Care Services, Asmaa G. M Nasr Eldeen, Safa H. Alkalash, Safaa A. Badr

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Objectives To assess knowledge, attitude, and satisfaction by premarital care (PMC) and its associated factors among attendants of Qweisna Family Health Center. Background PMC is a primary preventive approach for couples before marriage to optimize women's wellness and subsequent pregnancy outcomes. It is one of the most important strategies for prevention of genetic disorders and congenital anomalies. Hence, it will save the society and allow people to enjoy their life. Participants and methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 202 participants who attended Qweisna Family Health Center. A predesigned questionnaire was used to assess participants' knowledge, attitude, and satisfaction …


Cesarean Sections Rate And Maternal Knowledge And Attitude Towards The Mode Of Delivery In Egypt, Marwa I. Zayed, Osama A. El Kelany, Safa H. Alkalash Jun 2021

Cesarean Sections Rate And Maternal Knowledge And Attitude Towards The Mode Of Delivery In Egypt, Marwa I. Zayed, Osama A. El Kelany, Safa H. Alkalash

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Objectives The study was designed to detect the rate of cesarean sections (CS) and assess maternal knowledge and attitudes towards the mode of delivery. Background Cesarean section (CS) was introduced in clinical practice as a life saving procedure both for the mother and the baby, but the increasing rate of births by CS has become an issue of concern in many countries. Maternal beliefs may influence the mode of delivery, and nowadays, CS is performed upon maternal request with no medical cause, so determining maternal knowledge and attitude is an important tool in examining the factors that have contributed to …


Changes In Maternal Knowledge Regarding Vitamin D And Its Health Importance After Application Of An Educational Program, Hala M. Shaheen, Heba M. Tawfeek, Safa H. Alkalash Jun 2021

Changes In Maternal Knowledge Regarding Vitamin D And Its Health Importance After Application Of An Educational Program, Hala M. Shaheen, Heba M. Tawfeek, Safa H. Alkalash

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Objective To assess knowledge of mothers regarding vitamin D before and after application of an educational program and assess factors associated with their knowledge regarding it. Background Mothers are the key person for nutrition of their children. Mothers' knowledge about proper nutritional behaviors has a direct effect on the nutritional quality of their children. Many mothers still do not get enough information about importance of vitamin D for their children health, so evaluation of maternal knowledge regarding vitamin D and identification of gaps in their knowledge is an important tool to design and implement an educational program to fill these …