Health Needs and Health Problems of Pregnant women with Hyperemesis Gravidarium | ||
| Egyptian Journal of Health Care | ||
| Article 4, Volume 13, Issue 2, June 2022, Pages 54-66 PDF (314.75 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejhc.2022.227169 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Elsayed , N1; Mohamed , H.2; Mohamed , M.3 | ||
| 1Nursing supervisor in Ain Shams Maternity Hospital | ||
| 2Professor of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Ain Shams University | ||
| 3Lecturer of Community Health Nursing Faculty of Nursing Ain Shams University | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Persistent nausea and vomiting (hyperemesis gravidarum) in early pregnancy remains a significant health problem that result in negative side effects on women and their pregnancy. Design: A descriptive research design was utilized. Sample: A purposive sample composed of 150 of pregnant women from first trimester to13 weeks and confirmed diagnosis with hyperemesis gravidarium. Tools: Three tools were utilized to collect data; (1) A structured Interviewing Sheet, (2) Assessment the pregnant women health needs developed often occurring of the hyperemesis gravidarium, (3) Assessment the pregnant women health problems developed often occurring of the hyperemesis gravidarium. Results: It was found that, 71.3% of the studied women have unsatisfactory level of knowledge. Also, 60.7% of them have incorrect practices. Moreover, 55.3%of the studied women their health needs unsatisfied achieved. Furthermore, 62% of them have health problems related to hyperemesis gravidarium. Conclusion: Based on the study finding it concluded that, there was a relation between socio- demographic data of pregnant women and their knowledge and reported practices about hyperemesis gravidarium. Also, there was statistically significant positive correlation between total practices of the studied women and their total knowledge. Recommendations: The study recommended that, Increase awareness of pregnant women about hyperemesis gravidarum hazards and the importance of prompt medical care-seeking to avoid complications, organizing of training programs for pregnant women about self-care to improve their behavioral and life style. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Hyperemesis Gravidarum; Health Needs; Health Problems | ||
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