Effect of Educational Program on Knowledge of Early Adulthood Women about Reproductive Tract Infections at Qena City

Abstract

Abstract Background: Reproductive Tract infections (RTIs) in women is one of the wide spread health concerns. Untreated RTIs can lead to adverse health and pregnancy outcomes, so there is a need for education and consultation on it. Aim: This study aimed to assess effect of educational program on knowledge of early adulthood women about RTIs. Methods: Quasi experimental research design was used in this study. It was conducted at gynecological outpatient clinics of South Valley University’s Hospital and General Qena Hospital. Sample included 380 women. Structured interview questionnaire was used and involved four sections (personal, obstetrics, gynecological and RTIs' knowledge). An educational program about RTIs was implemented on early adulthood women. Results: There is statistical significant difference between pre and post intervention regarding total knowledge about RTIs P- values are 0.001. Conclusion: There was an improvement in the total knowledge about RTIs after implementation educational program about RTIs. Recommendations: Planning and implementing educational program as a routine hospital care with providing a booklet about RTIs and its preventive measures to reduce rate of RTIs among women. Keywords: Educational Program, knowledge, Reproductive Tract Infections, Early Adulthood