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

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.

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.