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Abstract
Uterine fibroids (UFs), also known as uterine leiomyomas or myomas, are steroid-responsive benign tumors of the uterus’ smooth muscle compartment (myometrium). Aim: this study aim was to evaluate the effect of educational program on knowledge regarding leiomyomas among women in reproductive age. Design: Quasi experimental research design (one group pre-test, post-test) was utilized to fulfill the aim of this study setting: This study was carried out at outpatient clinic and inpatient department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Minia University Hospital for Obstetric & Pediatric (MUHOP) Hospital. Sampling: convenient sample includes 134 women Tools: The data collection tool consisted of two tools: the first tool: Interviewing questionnaire which include demographic characteristics of the women, the second tool: knowledge assessment tool about uterine leiomyoma. Results: regarding women knowledge , the present study revealed that About two thirds (69.4 ) % of women knowledge was increased immediately and after 3 months regarding uterine leiomyoma post educational program than the pre-educational program .. Conclusion: the study concluded that the educational program was effective in improving women knowledge about leiomyoma. Recommendation: increase the number of educational programs about leiomyoma to improve women’s knowledge also provides posters, booklets and leaflets.