Healthcare ProfessionalsNCT07513064
Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices & Perspectives on Pregnant Muslims Fasting Ramadan
An observational study of Healthcare Professionals and Awareness and Knowledge Level, run by Ahmed AA Wali, MD at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
The study aims to assess healthcare professionals' knowledge, attitudes, practices, and perspectives in managing pregnant Muslim women who fast during Ramadan. Also, the investigators aim to highlight the barriers and institutional factors affecting healthcare professionals' ability to provide culturally competent… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age
- Conditions the study is for
- Healthcare Professionals, Awareness and Knowledge Level, Attitude of Health Personnel
- What is being tested?
- Questionnaire
- How many people
- 129 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 5 May 2025to Jun 2026
- How long will I take part?
- 1 Day
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: Healthcare providers who could deal with pregnant women, including obstetricians, general practitioners, family physicians, and midwives, mainly from Gulf countries or Egypt
Who may be able to join
- Healthcare providers currently practicing mainly in Gulf countries or Egypt.
- Healthcare providers experienced in caring for pregnant women who fast during Ramadan, defined as managing at least one such patient within the past two years.
- Participants willing to provide informed consent.
- Representation from both urban and rural healthcare settings to ensure geographic diversity.
Who cannot join
- Healthcare providers not currently practicing.
- Healthcare providers without experience in managing pregnant women who fast during Ramadan.
- Participants with incomplete survey responses, defined as less than 80% completion.
- Healthcare providers who are part of the research team or have a conflict of interest in the study.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Egypt1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Cairo University
Giza
Ahmed AA Wali, MD, +201001735088, ahmed.wali@kasralainy.edu.eg
Ahmed S Ashour, MD
About this study
Official title: A Cross-sectional Study on Healthcare Professionals' Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, and Perspectives on Caring for Pregnant Muslim Women Fasting During Ramadan
The study aims to assess healthcare professionals' knowledge, attitudes, practices, and perspectives in managing pregnant Muslim women who fast during Ramadan.
Also, the investigators aim to highlight the barriers and institutional factors affecting healthcare professionals' ability to provide culturally competent care to these women
Read the detailed description
- Study Design
- Study Type: Cross-sectional design.
- Population of Study: Healthcare providers who could deal with pregnant women, including obstetricians, general practitioners, family physicians, and midwives.
- Sampling Method: Convenience sampling
- Sample Size: 129 participants
- Study Setting
- Study Setting: The study will be conducted in hospitals, clinics, and community health centers across Gulf countries and Egypt.
- Recruitment Methods: through professional networks, regional medical associations, and social media platforms targeting healthcare professionals.
- Data Collection
- Tool: A structured questionnaire consisting of Demographics, Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, and Perspectives
- Online Surveys: Surveys will be distributed via professional organizations (e.g., obstetrics and gynecology societies in the Gulf region and Egypt), email lists, and social media platforms.
- Platforms Used: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and healthcare-specific forums
- Statistical Analysis Quantitative data will be analyzed using SPSS, and qualitative data will be analyzed using NVivo
- Being tested
- Questionnaire
- Keywords
- Healthcare, Knowledge, Attitude, Pregnant, Muslim, Fasting, Ramadan
- Medical subject headings
- Behavior, Fasting
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
QuestionnaireOther
A structured questionnaire (consisting Demographics, Knowledge, Awareness, Attitudes, Practices \& Perspectives) will be distributed among healthcare providers currently practicing in Gulf countries or Egypt, caring for pregnant women who fast during Ramadan
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare providers | Healthcare providers who could deal with pregnant women, including obstetricians, general practitioners, family physicians, and midwives Receives: Other: Questionnaire |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Knowledge Score
Score: 0 to 21, scores ≥17 (≥80%) categorized as good knowledge, 13-16 (60-79%) as moderate knowledge, and ≤12 (<60%) as poor knowledge
Measured: Day 1
Attitude Score
Score from 0 to 9 points: scores ≥7 considered positive attitudes, scores 5-6 as moderate attitudes, and scores 0-4 as negative attitudes.
Measured: Day 1
Clinical Practice Score
Score 0-11: 9-11 categorized as good practice, 7-8 as moderate practice, and 0-6 as poor practice
Measured: Day 1
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted6 Apr 2026
- Study start5 May 2025
- Primary completionMay 2026 (estimated)
- Study completionJun 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Healthcare ProfessionalsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 129 participants (estimated)
- Target duration
- 1 Day
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ahmed AA Wali, MD
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Arabian Gulf University, Bahrain
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Ahmed AA Wali, MD, Cairo University
- Investigators
- Ahmed S Ashour, MD, Principal investigator, Cairo UniversityAhmed AA Wali, MD, Principal investigator, Cairo UniversityMahmoud Alalfy, MD, Principal investigator, National Research Centre, Egypt
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07513064
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- E18-PI-04-25
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 3 Dec 2025
- Last updated
- 6 Apr 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 6 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Cross-sectional Study on Healthcare Professionals' Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, and Perspectives on Caring for Pregnant Muslim Women Fasting During Ramadan
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07513064
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- E18-PI-04-25
- Keywords
- Healthcare, Knowledge, Attitude, Pregnant, Muslim, Fasting, Ramadan
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 129 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Ahmed AA Wali, MDUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Arabian Gulf University, Bahrain
- Study start
- 5 May 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- May 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Jun 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 6 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The study aims to assess healthcare professionals' knowledge, attitudes, practices, and perspectives in managing pregnant Muslim women who fast during Ramadan.
Also, the investigators aim to highlight the barriers and institutional factors affecting healthcare professionals' ability to provide culturally competent care to these women
Detailed description
- Study Design
- Study Type: Cross-sectional design.
- Population of Study: Healthcare providers who could deal with pregnant women, including obstetricians, general practitioners, family physicians, and midwives.
- Sampling Method: Convenience sampling
- Sample Size: 129 participants
- Study Setting
- Study Setting: The study will be conducted in hospitals, clinics, and community health centers across Gulf countries and Egypt.
- Recruitment Methods: through professional networks, regional medical associations, and social media platforms targeting healthcare professionals.
- Data Collection
- Tool: A structured questionnaire consisting of Demographics, Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, and Perspectives
- Online Surveys: Surveys will be distributed via professional organizations (e.g., obstetrics and gynecology societies in the Gulf region and Egypt), email lists, and social media platforms.
- Platforms Used: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and healthcare-specific forums
- Statistical Analysis Quantitative data will be analyzed using SPSS, and qualitative data will be analyzed using NVivo
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Target follow-up
- 1 Day
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare providers | – | Other: QuestionnaireHealthcare providers who could deal with pregnant women, including obstetricians, general practitioners, family physicians, and midwives |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Healthcare providers who could deal with pregnant women, including obstetricians, general practitioners, family physicians, and midwives, mainly from Gulf countries or Egypt
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Healthcare providers currently practicing mainly in Gulf countries or Egypt.
- Healthcare providers experienced in caring for pregnant women who fast during Ramadan, defined as managing at least one such patient within the past two years.
- Participants willing to provide informed consent.
- Representation from both urban and rural healthcare settings to ensure geographic diversity.
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Healthcare providers not currently practicing.
- Healthcare providers without experience in managing pregnant women who fast during Ramadan.
- Participants with incomplete survey responses, defined as less than 80% completion.
- Healthcare providers who are part of the research team or have a conflict of interest in the study.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| QuestionnaireA structured questionnaire (consisting Demographics, Knowledge, Awareness, Attitudes, Practices \& Perspectives) will be distributed among healthcare providers currently practicing in Gulf countries or Egypt, caring for pregnant women who fast during Ramadan | Other | Healthcare providers |
Primary outcome
Knowledge Score
Time frame: Day 1
Score: 0 to 21, scores ≥17 (≥80%) categorized as good knowledge, 13-16 (60-79%) as moderate knowledge, and ≤12 (<60%) as poor knowledge
Attitude Score
Time frame: Day 1
Score from 0 to 9 points: scores ≥7 considered positive attitudes, scores 5-6 as moderate attitudes, and scores 0-4 as negative attitudes.
Clinical Practice Score
Time frame: Day 1
Score 0-11: 9-11 categorized as good practice, 7-8 as moderate practice, and 0-6 as poor practice
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 6 Apr 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Ahmed S Ashour, MD principal investigator
Cairo University
Ahmed AA Wali, MD principal investigator
Cairo University
Mahmoud Alalfy, MD principal investigator
National Research Centre, Egypt
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Healthcare Professionals and Awareness and Knowledge Level, run by Ahmed AA Wali, MD at 1 site in Egypt.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 Apr 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Egypt. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Ahmed AA Wali, MD (+966530832883, ahmed.wali@kasralainy.edu.eg), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Knowledge Score (time frame: Day 1). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 6 Apr 2026.