Background Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal infection affecting women of reproductive age (15-49 years of age). 5-8% of women with acute infection experience recurrent vulvo-vaginal candidiasis. Side effects of vaginitis can affect other aspects of health, which could be prevented by promoting a healthy related to vaginal health. Aim of the study. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the Education intervention guideline on knowledge and self-care practice for women with vulvovaginities. Design: A quasi- experimental design was adopted in the current study. Sample: A purposive sample of (130) women's were included in the current study. Setting: the current study was conducted at outpatient clinic affiliated at obstetric department at Benha University Hospital. Data collection: Two tools were used for data collection, first, interviewing questionnaire to collect data about the women' socio demographic characteristics and women's knowledge regarding vulvovaginities as definition, risk factors, complication, second tool, Self-Care Assessment Structured Interviewing Schedule as (Clean genital area after each toilet, dry after cleanliness) Results: the result of the present study should that the total knowledge was improved from (9.2%) at pre intervention to (86.2%) at post intervention phase. In addition there was demonstrates that, 87.7% of the women had an unsatisfactory level of self-care practices before the educational intervention. Meanwhile, after the educational intervention, 75.4% of them got a satisfactory level of self-care practices. Conclusion: Educational intervention was effective in improving the women's knowledge and self-care practices regarding vulvovaginities. Recommendations: Provide different educational programs regarding knowledge and self-care practice for women with vulvovaginities at different female health care settings.

Background Postnatal periods are very sensitive periods for both the mother and the neonates where morbidity and mortality are high. Post natal care knowledge has significant role in reducing such complications. The research aimed to determine the educational guideline's effect on nurses’ performance regarding mothers and neonates’ postnatal care. Design A quasi-experimental design was decided to fulfil the aim of this study. Setting The study was conducted in the obstetric skill lab of faculty of nursing, Benha university. Sample A purposive sample was used to recruit 140 maternity nurses from Maternal and child health centres at kalioubia governorate. data collection: Two tools were used: Tool (I) Structured Questionnaire sheet. It is composed of these parts: Part I: Socio-demographic characteristics and Part II: nurses’ knowledge about postpartum care. Tool (II) postpartum care observation checklist. Results knowledge and practices about postpartum care showed highly statistically significant differences between pre and post- implementation phases, and total knowledge score regarding post-partum care were improved from 34.52% pre implementation to 45.65% after implementation with (t = 8.11 and p <0.01**) and total practice were improved from 38.52% pre implementation to 54.21% after implementation with highly significant difference (t = 12.75 and p < 0.01**). Conclusion Nurses’ knowledge and practice show a significant improvement post-implementation of health educational guideline regarding the care of postnatal mothers and neonates compared to pre-implementation.

Background: Training maternity nurse regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation during pregnancy is most important for properly care of such emergency situations during pregnancy and save woman’s and fetal lives.The aim of the present study was to evaluate effect of simulation-based intervention on maternity nurse’ performance regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation during pregnancy. Design Aquasi-experimental design was adopted in the current study.The study was conducted at woman’s health nursing department training lab at faculty of nursing affiliated at Benha University Hospital. Where a lot of women are admitted for normal and vaginal delivery, gyneacological treatment and surgery.Subjects: A Convenient sample of a total 52 maternity nurses was included.Tools: Two tools: Were used for data collection. Interviewing questionnaire sheet was concerning with nurses personnel characteristics’ and knowledge regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation during pregnancy and performance check list sheet.the result of the present study that there was a highly statistical difference between knowledge and practical scores of maternity nurse at pre and post intervention. The study concluded that the simulation bases intervention is highly improved maternity nurses’ performance regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation during pregnancy. The present study recommended that simulation-based training regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation should be provided for all obstetrics health care givers.

Background: obstetric fistula is a major public health concern among thousands of women with in developing country and has the most devastating effects on physical, social and economic levels. Also, obstetric fistula is a preventable condition that health care workers play a key role in its prevention. The aim of this study was to assess knowledge and attitude of pregnant women regarding obstetric fistula. Design: A descriptive study design was utilized. Setting: The study was conducted at an outpatient clinic of obstetrics and gynecological affiliated to the Benha University Hospital. Sampling: A convenient sample of 288 pregnant women. Tools: Three tools were utilized for collecting data: Tool I: A structured interviewing questionnaire. Tool II: Pregnant women's Knowledge Assessment Sheet regarding obstetric fistula. Tool III: Pregnant women's Attitude assessment sheet regarding obstetric fistula. Results: showed that, three quarters of the studied pregnant women had in adequate level of total knowledge regarding obstetric fistula. Also, less than two thirds of them had negative attitude regarding obstetric fistula. Moreover, there was a statistical significant relation between pregnant women's total knowledge score as well as total attitude score and their general characteristic. Conclusion: the study concluded that, there was highly statistically significant positive correlation between total knowledge of the studied pregnant women and their total attitude regarding obstetric fistula. Recommendations: There is a need to provide educational program during the pregnancy for improving knowledge and attitude of pregnant women regarding obstetric fistula.