Postpartum Nurses' Adherence to Egypt's Ministry of Health Corona Virus Guidelines.

Ali, Iman Mohamed Hassan; Elhabashy, Maha Mohamed Ibrahim; Taman, Abeer Hassan Shamekh

doi:10.21608/asalexu.2025.450086

Postpartum Nurses' Adherence to Egypt's Ministry of Health Corona Virus Guidelines.

Document Type : Research articles

Authors

¹ B. Sc. In Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University

² . Professor Emeritus of Obstetrics and Gynecologic Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University

³ Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecologic Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University

10.21608/asalexu.2025.450086

Abstract

Background: Postpartum women are at greater risk for viral infections, including
COVID-19, due to the physiological and iatrogenic injuries inflicted upon the
abdominal wall, as well as to the reproductive, genital, and urinary systems, which
emerge during the process of childbirth. They are also susceptible to COVID-19
because of physiological changes in the respiratory system's anatomical structure
and in the immune system Objective: To Assess postpartum nurses' adherence to
Egypt's Ministry of Health Corona Virus Guidelines Settings: The research was
conducted within the postpartum units of nine hospitals located in Alexandria
Governorate Subjects: The study sample encompassed all postpartum nurses
working at the nine hospitals (N=100). Tools: Two tools were employed for the
purpose of data collection. tool I: Socio-demographic and Knowledge Assessment
about the Coronavirus and its preventive measures questionnaire. This instrument
comprises two parts: Part 1: Socio-demographic characteristics; Part 2:
Knowledge assessment of postpartum nurses concerning the Coronavirus and its
preventive Measures questionnaire. tool II: Adherence of nurses to the Egyptian
Ministry of Health’s Coronavirus Guidelines, Observational Checklist. Results:
The study revealed that 72% of postpartum nurses adhered to the Coronavirus
Guidelines established by the Egyptian Ministry of Health. Furthermore, 81% of
the nurses exhibited good overall knowledge pertaining to COVID-19 and its
preventive measures. Conclusion: A significant proportion of postpartum nurses
demonstrated a commendable understanding of COVID-19. and its preventive
measures however, knowledge gaps persist in crucial areas, particularly the steps
of handwashing and the application of preventive measures in isolation scenarios.
Furthermore, adherence to Egypt's Ministry of Health COVID-19 guidelines was
generally satisfactory in several aspects. However, significant non-adherence was
identified in critical practices, such as proper techniques for wearing and removing
masks and gowns. Recommendations: these findings underscore the need for
targeted training and reinforcement of infection prevention protocols to enhance
adherence with essential safety measures.

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