Health Education to Reduce Unnecessary Cesarean Section Among Primigravida Women

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Health Educational Program on Modes of Delivery.: 1. A structured antenatal health educational program on Modes of Delivery delivered by the investigator to primigravida women. The program provides evidence-based information regarding normal vaginal delivery and cesarean section, including definitions, medical indications, advantages, risks, maternal and neonatal complications, and common misconceptions regarding both modes of delivery. 2. The educational program is supported by illustrated educational materials and an Arabic booklet prepared by the researcher.

Study summary

This study aims to evaluate the Effectiveness of Health Educational Program for Primigravida Women in Reducing the Rate of Unnecessary Cesarean Section.

Specific objectives:

1. To assess primigravida women's knowledge and attitudes regarding cesarean section and normal vaginal delivery before and after implementation of the health educational program among the study and control groups.
2. To develop and implement a health educational program regarding cesarean section and normal vaginal delivery.
3. To assess primigravida women's choice regarding the mode of delivery before and after implementation of the health educational program among the study and control groups.
4. To evaluate the actual mode of delivery among primigravida women after implementation of the health educational program in both the study and control groups.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Percentage of Participants Undergoing Cesarean Delivery, Assessed Using the Actual Mode of Delivery Data Collection Form — during postpartum period (within 6 weeks postpartum)
  1. The actual mode of delivery will be assessed using the researcher-developed Actual Mode of Delivery Data Collection Form during postpartum follow-up. The participant's mode of delivery will be classified as vaginal delivery or cesarean delivery. 2. The number of participants who undergo cesarean delivery will be divided by the total number of participants in each study arm who complete delivery follow-up and multiplied by 100. The outcome will be reported as the percentage of participants who undergo cesarean delivery in each study arm. The unit of measure is percentage of participants 3. For participants who undergo cesarean delivery, the reason for the cesarean procedure will also be recorded.

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