Dr. Amal Dawod Kamel Gouda, also known as Dr. Amel Gouda, is an accomplished academic and healthcare professional specializing in Maternal and Newborn Health Nursing. She currently holds multiple prominent positions across institutions in both Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Dr. Gouda is an Associate Professor of Maternal and Newborn Health Nursing at the Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University, Egypt. Additionally, she serves as an Assistant Professor of Maternal and Newborn Health Nursing at King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where she is also the Master Program Coordinator for the Midwifery Master’s program.
Dr. Gouda’s contributions extend beyond teaching, as she is actively involved in academic administration and research. She is a member of several important committees, including the University Post Graduate Studies Deanship Council at KSAU and the Quality Unit Committee at the College of Nursing in Riyadh. Her research and leadership roles also include being part of the Nursing Departmental Council, the Research Committee, and the Community Services Committee at KSAU.
Her expertise is recognized internationally, as she serves on the editorial board and reviews articles for various prestigious medical and nursing journals. She is frequently invited as a keynote speaker and serves on the scientific committee of numerous international conferences. Dr. Gouda’s academic journey is complemented by her extensive professional qualifications, including her Midwifery license from the Egyptian Ministry of Health, and certificates in Training of Trainers (TOT) and Preparing of Training Packages from Ain Shams University in Egypt.
Throughout her career, Dr. Gouda has been acknowledged for her contributions to the advancement of nursing education and research. She has received several accolades, including awards for excellence and contributions to the international reputation of Cairo University. She was also recognized for her role in the accreditation of the Faculty of Nursing at Cairo University.
Dr. Gouda’s dedication to nursing education and healthcare research is further exemplified by her active participation in academic and professional committees and her commitment to improving the quality of nursing practice and education across the Middle East and beyond.
Background: Since contraceptive methods are now widely available in the nation, it is critical to use the new methods of educational resources that improve women's attitudes, knowledge, and ability to make decisions about contraceptive methods utilization. Aim: Assess the Effect of Social Media Platforms Education for Postpartum Women on Contraceptive Awareness and Utilization. Methods: A quasi-experimental design pre posttest was used to conduct the study. A non-probability purposive sample was used of 100 women during post-partum period. Data was collected by using self-administered close ended questionnaire which consisted of demographic factors of study sample, obstetric history, contraceptive history, contraceptive knowledge assessment, attitude toward utilization of contraception. (Pre - Post assessment). The validity and reliability of the data collection tool were ensured. Setting: post-partum wards at Menoufia University Hospitals, Menoufia governorate, Egypt. Result: There was a statistically significant improvement in the total knowledge, attitude toward utilization of Contraception after the Social Media Platforms education for Postpartum women on Contraceptive awareness and utilization (p = 0.00 and 0.001 respectively). There was a significant relationship between posttest attitude scores, and some obstetrical variables as number of abortion and, number of deliveries of the study sample (P= 0.001 and 0.002 respectively) also significant relationship between posttest and some items of obstetrical variables and woman's decision-for utilizing of the contraceptive method as number of live birth and, number pregnancy among the study sample (P= 0.001 and 0.000 respectively) Conclusion: the social media platforms education for postpartum women has a positive effect in improving women's knowledge and enhancing decision for utilization of the contraceptive method. Recommendation The current study recommended integrating the social media platforms education for postpartum teaching as an innovative technology method of guidance into the routine maternity care.