Assessment the knowledge and practice of health care provider regarding application of infection control during IUD insertion

Abstract

Abstract

: An intrauterine device (IUD) is a small contraceptive device, which

is inserted into the uterus they are one form of

long-acting reversible

contraception

, easy to use which are the most effective types of reversible birth

control. Increasing health providers awareness about intrauterine device (IUD)

can improve negative attitudes in both potential users and practicing clinicians.

this descriptive hospital based study was conducted aimed to assessing

knowledge and practice of health care provider regarding application of

infection control Precautions during intrauterine device (IUD) insertion at

Public family planning centers, Khartoum State, Sudan (2014). The sample

size consisted of (42) health care providers working in targeted centers during

the period from September 2014 to January 2015. Data was gathered by using

Questionnaire and a check list designed for the study. Data Analysis was

performed by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The study

revealed that (61.9%) of the study sample had more than 10 years of

experience, 71.4% were either graduated or postgraduate. 16.6% received

training programs concerning with IUD insertion. 84.7% of the study sample

had adequate knowledge regarding these infection control precautions.

infection control Precautions was (50.6%), where applying of different

infection control precautions (pre IUD insertion) was inadequate (39.4%) and

(post IUD insertion) was adequate (61,9%), and health care providers offer

good health education to the clients (74.5%).

The study concluded that respondents knowledge regarding

application of infection control Precautions during intrauterine

device (IUD) insertion was adequate while their practices

seems to be inadequate. Accordingly the study recommended

Conducting of special training sessions in maternity hospitals

and family planning centers and establishing of special unit in

every maternity hospital or family planning center concerning

with training and evaluation of infection control programs.