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Obstetrical Ultrasound in Senegal: Knowledge, Attitude and Practice

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Philippe Marc Moreira, Mamour Guèye, Marie Edouard Faye Diémé, Magatte Mbaye, Serigne Modou Kane Guèye, Odette Daba Sarr and Jean Charles Moreau

Objectives: Identify the profile of providers, determine their level of knowledge of protocols and standards in obstetric ultrasound, assess the attitude and quality of the relationship provider-patient, assess the quality of ultrasound examinations and identify the need for continuing medical education in obstetric ultrasound.
Materials and methods: This is a prospective study over a period of four months from January 1, 2009 to May 31, 2009, targeting providers practicing obstetrical ultrasound and officiating in the regions of Dakar and Thies. The parameters studied were socio professional characteristics, training received, knowledge of norms and standards in obstetric ultrasound, the attitude during the ultrasound examination, the level of ... view more»

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