Midwives' educational needs and knowledge about sexually transmittable infections in the Islamic Republic of Iran
EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2017; 23 (9): 611-618
in English
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| ID: emr-188186
ABSTRACT
This study aimed to evaluate the educational needs and knowledge about sexually transmittable infections [STIs] demonstrated by midwives. In a cross-sectional study in 2014, 144 midwives in Rasht, Islamic Republic of Iran, were surveyed. The Persian version of the Sexually Transmitted Disease Knowledge Questionnaire [STD-KQ] and a researcher-made questionnaire to evaluate educational needs and profile were used. The participants obtained 74% of the total score of STD-KQ. Thirty-one percent of participants were categorized in high or very high need of education. Seventy percent of midwives mentioned they were trained on all STIs at university. However, only 6.3% of midwives were aware of existing STIs guidelines. Participants reported that in the last two years they were only educated about HIV/AIDS and hepatitis B at their workplace. Thus, a comprehensive educational programme to empower midwives for complete STIs control is recommended
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Cross-Sectional Studies
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Knowledge
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Needs Assessment
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Health Services Needs and Demand
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Midwifery
Type of study:
Prevalence study
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
East Mediterr Health J.
Year:
2017
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