EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR MATERNITY NURSES REGARDING PRECAUTIONARY AND PREVENTIVE MEASURES AT LABOR UNIT DURING COVID 19

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19) has been spreading globally, with severe impacts on health and economies. Nursing is an essential component of medical care, and nurses' knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) about the prevention and control of the disease directly affects patient's outcomes. Aim: The study aimed to assess effect of educational program on maternity nurses regarding precautionary and preventive measures at labor unit during COVID 19. Design: A Quasi experimental design was used for conducting the study. Setting: The study was conducted at Obstetrics and Gynecological Department in Benha University Hospital through Online meetings. Sample: A convenient sample of a total nurses at Obstetrics and Gynecology department in Benha University Hospital were recruited for the study. Tools: Three tools were utilized for data collection 1) A structured interviewing questionnaire: include two parts; a) Socio demographic characteristics b) nurses' knowledge regarding precautionary and preventive measures In labor unit during COVID 19. 2) Attitude likert scale to identify attitude of nurses towards precautionary and preventive measures in labor unit during COVID 19. 3) Nurses' self-Reported practices regarding infection control with precautionary and preventive measures at labor unit during COVID 19. Results 41.1% of nurses had poor knowledge preprogram compared by 80% of nurses had good knowledge post program with high statistically significant difference between pre- and post-program p value= Conclusion: The implementation of educational program significantly improved studied nurses knowledge, practice and attitude post program regarding precautionary and Preventive Measures at Labor Unit During COVID 19 Recommendations: Implementing continuous educational and training program regarding infection control measures and other updates of COVID-19 for nurses