Mother & Childhood Nurs. تمريض صحة الأم والطفل

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    Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Nurses and Midwives Toward Mothers with Miscarriage/Stillbirths in West Bank, Palestine
    (Al-Quds University, 2025-12-03) Aya Ahmad Jameel Awad; اية احمد جميل عوض
    Background Miscarriage / stillbirth and recurrent abortions are examples of pregnancy loss, which is an extremely upsetting experience that need both compassionate and skilled treatment. When it comes to providing afflicted mothers with emotional, physical, and psychological assistance, nurses and midwives are essential. The research on knowledge, attitudes, and practices in providing care for women who have lost a pregnancy is reviewed in this theoretical study. that although there is some fundamental knowledge, there are still difficulties, especially when it comes to offering emotional assistance. In order to provide grieving mothers with more compassionate and patient-centered care, the study emphasizes the necessity of continuing education, communication training, and supporting policies. Aim of the study: To assess the Knowledge, Attitude and practice of Nurses and Midwives toward mothers with miscarriage /stillbirth . Methodology : This study used a cross-sectional, quantitative design. a convenience sample of 123 nurses and midwives employed in Palestinian government and private hospitals' labor and postpartum departments. A Self-administered created by the researcher following a thorough analysis of earlier research was used to collect data. Thirty-three items made up the final instrument, which included important areas of clinical practices, attitudes, and knowledge in pregnancy-loss treatment. During their work shifts, participants anonymously filled out the questionnaire, and all information was kept private. This analytical approach made it possible to identify gaps in the care given to grieving moms and to conduct a thorough evaluation of present procedures. Results: The study involved 123 nurses and midwives Although there were gaps in areas like the function of vitamin D and the interpretation of the effect toxoplasmosis on infection, the overall level of knowledge was good (70.6%). Participants' attitudes on providing care for mothers who have lost a pregnancy were indifferent (M = 3.55), but they generally had positive opinions about nonjudgmental support and communication. Clinical practices were modest (M = 3.50), with in-hospital procedural treatment being less common than instructional practices. Age, education level, years of experience, and hospital type all showed significant disparities in knowledge, attitudes, and practices. There was no significant link found between knowledge and either attitude or practice, however there was a high positive correlation found between attitude and practice (r = 0.525, p < 0.001). Conclusion: The study revealed that although nurses and midwives generally demonstrate good levels of knowledge, their attitudes toward caring for mothers experiencing pregnancy loss remain neutral, and their practices are at a moderate level. Notable gaps persist in specific clinical aspects of care as well as in the provision of emotional and psychosocial support. Furthermore, nurses’ and midwives’ competency levels were found to be significantly influenced by factors such as age, educational attainment, years of professional experience, and hospital type. These findings highlight the need to strengthen training programs, enhance communication skills, and establish clear institutional guidelines to promote compassionate, comprehensive, and evidence-based care for grieving mothers.