Health Needs and Health Problems of Pregnant women with Hyperemesis Gravidarium

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Nursing supervisor in Ain Shams Maternity Hospital

2 Professor of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Ain Shams University

3 Lecturer 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.

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