Effect of Educational Sessions Regarding Women Reproductive Rights on Student Nurse Theoretical Achievement, Attitude and Satisfaction

Abstract

Context: Women's reproductive rights are a nursing concern that is considered of vital importance and has widespread implications on the health, wellbeing, and development of the entire population.

Aim: Investigate the effect of educational sessions regarding women's reproductive rights on student nurses' theoretical achievement, attitude, and satisfaction, at the Faculty of Nursing, Port Said University.

Methods: Quasi-experimental research (Pre-test/post-test) design was used to achieve the aim of this study. A purposive sample of 92 female nursing students in the third and fourth academic year was recruited in this study. Data collection tools included a structured interviewing questionnaire, women reproductive rights attitude assessment scale, and women reproductive rights satisfaction scale.

Results: A statistically significant improvement was observed among the studied sample theoretical achievement post-intervention compared to pre-intervention. A significant improvement was observed among the studied sample attitude post-intervention compared to pre-intervention, and the majority of the students were satisfied with the application of educational sessions regarding women's rights.

Conclusions: The present study's hypothesis was supported. The student nurse who attended the educational session regarding women's reproductive rights has improved the theoretical achievement and attitude compared to their pre-intervention levels. The present study recommended integrating Egyptian women's reproductive rights into the curriculum of the undergraduate, postgraduate student nurses at the faculty of Nursing at Port Said University. A replication of the current study was also suggested in another setting and on another sampling.