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Effect of Social Platform-based Education on Primipara Women's Perception of Lactational Amenorrhea and its Basic Criteria as a Contraceptive Method

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Last updated: 27 Apr 2025

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Background: Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM) is a natural contraceptive method that is extremely safe, effective, affordable, and accessible to a large number of mothers during the first six months postpartum.  Aim: This research aimed to evaluate effect of social platform-based education on primipara women's perception of lactational amenorrhea and its basic criteria as a contraceptive method. Research design: A quasi-experimental research design (One-Group, pre-posttest) was utilized. Setting: The research was conducted at postpartum unit and Obstetrics and Gynecological out-patient clinic at Benha University hospitals. Sampling: A purposive sample of 140 women attending the above-mentioned setting for six months and fulfill inclusion and exclusion criteria was recruited. Tools of data collection: A structured self-administered survey measuring demographics and obstetric history, a Women's knowledge questionnaire and Women's attitude questionnaire were the three tools used. Results: There was a highly statistically significant difference between the pre- and post-intervention phases in terms of the sample's knowledge and attitude toward lactational amenorrhea and its basic criteria or standards.  Also, there was a positive correlation between total knowledge and total attitude scores regarding lactational amenorrhea and its basic criteria before and after the intervention, which was a highly statistically significant Conclusion: Social platform based - education had a positive effect in improving women's knowledge and attitude regarding lactational amenorrhea as a natural contraceptive method. Recommendations: Activate planned teaching program to create awareness among women regarding on lactational amenorrhea as a natural contraceptive method in an attempt to prevented unplanned pregnancy.

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10.21608/tnhcj.2025.422477

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Social Platform-based Education, Lactational amenorrhea, Contraceptive Method

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Ola Abdel-Wahab Afifi

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Araby

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Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University,

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lolobody42012@yahoo.com

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Nesma Abd-Elaziz Ibrahim

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EL Desoky

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Lecturer of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University.,

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nesma.ibrahim@fnur.bu.edu.eg

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Lamees Mahmoud Mohamed Fahmy

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Fahmy

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Lecturer of family and community health nursing, faculty of nursing, Suez Canal University.,

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drlamees2@yahoo.com

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Sara Saied

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Hassan

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Lecturer at obstetric and gynecological nursing department, faculty of nursing, Suez Canal University.

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dr_sara1980@yahoo.com

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9

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55033

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2025-04-01

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2025-04-15

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2025-04-01

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141

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176

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2735-4962

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2735-4970

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Trends in Nursing and Health Care Journal

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Effect of Social Platform-based Education on Primipara Women's Perception of Lactational Amenorrhea and its Basic Criteria as a Contraceptive Method

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