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Enhancing Male Nursing Students' Competence in Maternity Care: A Quasi-Experimental Study in Egypt
Sponsor: Delta University for Science and Technology
Summary
The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of structured clinical teaching scenarios on male nursing students' competence-including knowledge, self-confidence, and practical performance-in maternity care. In many countries, including Egypt, male nursing students face significant barriers during obstetric and gynecological clinical rotations due to cultural beliefs, patient preferences, and traditional gender perceptions. These limitations restrict opportunities for direct hands-on practice, which can negatively affect students' clinical confidence and procedural skills. To address these educational gaps, this quasi-experimental study utilizes a one-group pre-test/post-test design. A total of 150 male undergraduate nursing students enrolled in the maternity nursing clinical course at Delta University for Science and Technology, Egypt, will participate in structured scenario-based clinical teaching and simulation training. Clinical competence, practical skills, self-confidence, and learning satisfaction will be assessed before and immediately after the educational intervention using an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE), standardized performance checklists, and validated satisfaction and confidence scales.
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
150
Start Date
2026-10-01
Completion Date
2027-01-23
Last Updated
2026-10-27
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Structured Scenario-Based Clinical Teaching in Maternity Care
A structured educational program comprising simulation scenarios across core maternity nursing competencies (e.g., abdominal/vaginal exams, partograph interpretation, edema/deep tendon reflex assessment, episiotomy/perineal care, and obstetric emergency management). Each session includes pre-briefing, active scenario execution, and instructor-guided debriefing
Locations (1)
Delta university for science and technology
Gamasa, Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt