Objective: The single most important risk factor for postpartum endometritis is cesarean delivery. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of prophylactic preoperative nursing interventions on prevention of endometritis among women undergoing elective caesarean delivery. Methods: Setting: This study was conducted in Operating Rooms, Postnatal Wards and Clinics of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at Mansoura University Hospital. Study Design: A randomized controlled clinical trial was utilized. Sample: A purposive sample of 150 parturient women undergoing elective cesarean section were randomly chosen according to inclusion criteria and then divided into three equal groups of 50 parturient women. Group one the control group received routine preoperative abdominal and thigh scrub with 10% Povidone Iodine and taken standard antibiotic regiment. There were two intervention groups; Group two participants received vaginal washing with 0.9% saline solution and group three participants received vaginal washing with 10% Povidone-iodine solution in addition to routine preoperative care. Results: The findings of this study revealed that the risk of developing post-elective caesarean delivery endometritis was significantly lower in the intervention groups compared to the control group (P < .05). Conclusions: Vaginal washing with Povidone-iodine or saline solution immediately prior cesarean delivery significantly reduces the rate of post-elective caesarean delivery endometritis. Recommendation: Vaginal washing immediately prior to cesarean delivery should be a routine care to reduce the risk of postpartum endometritis.

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Background: Obstetric triage is a screening platform for primarily evaluation of maternal and fetal conditions. However, in many settings, it used to manage pregnancy complications as well as emergent obstetric conditions Aim: This study aimed to investigate the effect of implementing simulation obstetric triage training on nurses' knowledge and practices. Design: A quasi-experimental pre/ post-test design (one group) was used to conduct this study.

Pelvic organ prolapse is considered as one of the most common causes of reproductive morbidity which influences the women's quality of life. Aim: The present study aimed to assess women's knowledge regarding pelvic organ prolapse. Subjects and Method: The study followed a descriptive design on 220 women with pelvic organ prolapse who were chosen by convenient sample technique. Setting: The study was conducted at Outpatient Gynecological Clinics in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Center at Mansoura City, Egypt over a period of six months from July 2017 to the end of December 2017. Data collection tools: Two tools were used for data collection including; A structured interviewing questionnaire and pelvic organ prolapse knowledge questionnaire. Results: The study revealed that majority of women had lack of knowledge regarding pelvic organ prolapse. Recommendations: The study recommended the importance of developing pelvic organ prolapse guidelines aiming for improving women's knowledge and awareness regarding symptoms and proper management.