Effect of Compression Stockings on Morning Sickness among Primigravidas

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1 Obstetric& Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Damanhur University, Egypt

2 Obstetric& Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University, Egypt

Abstract

Background: Morning sickness during pregnancy can range from mild discomfort
to significant morbidity that leads to certain complications for mother and fetus.
Therefore, this study aimed to assess the effect of compression stockings on
morning sickness among primigravidas. Materials and Method: A Quazi
experimental research design was used. The study was conducted at the obstetric
outpatient clinic of National Medical Institute in Damanhour, El-Behiera
Governorate. A purposeful sample of 80 pregnant women was recruited. Subjects
who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were assigned to one of the two equal groups:
study and control group. Four tools of data collection were used: A structured
interview questionnaire, visual analogue scale (VAS) for severity of nausea and
vomiting, (NVPQOL) nausea, vomiting pregnancy quality of life and pregnancy
unique quantification of emesis and vomiting (PUQE). Results: There was a highly
statistically significant differences after two weeks intervention between the study
and control group regarding the severity of nausea and vomiting, (P=0.000).There
was severe effect of morning sickness on women’s quality of life among both study
and control group before intervention (77.5% and 75%) respectively. However,
there was a greater improvement after the period of compression among the study
group and there was a statistically significant differences between the study and
control groups post intervention, P=.000. Conclusion: From the results of the
current study, it can be concluded that morning sickness decreased among women
who used compression stockings for two weeks during early pregnancy.
Recommendation: Emphasize the use of compression stockings in the non
pharmacological protocol for the treatment of NVP as an effective strategy for such
a problem

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