Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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Maternity, Obstetric, and Gynecological Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Port Said University, Egypt
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Assistant Professor of Maternal and Newborn Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Beni-Suef University- Egypt. PhD, RN, Assistant Professor of Maternal and Neonatal Health Nursing, School of Nursing, Bader University in Cairo
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Lecturer of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Port Said University, Egypt
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Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecological Department, Faculty of Medicine, Damietta University, Egypt
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Assistant professor of Woman's Health and Midwifery Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University
Abstract
Background: Cesarean section is accompanied by persistent postoperative pain and anxiety.
Aim: To determine the effect of online education on reducing post-caesarian section 'pain and
anxiety among pregnant women. Design: A quasi-experimental design was used to accomplish this
study (pre/post-test). Setting: The study was conducted at the antenatal outpatient clinic in
Mansoura University Hospital. Subject: A purposive sampling technique was used to select a
sample of 100 pregnant women who were enrolled in the previously selected setting. Tools: Three
tools were used (I) an Online-administered questionnaire, which covered two parts personal data
and current obstetric history, (II) A numerical pain rating scale, and (III) a State-Trait Anxiety
Inventory. Results: The current study found that pregnant women who received online education
experienced lower mean pain scores post-online education than those pre-online education (P= 0.05).
This difference was highly statistically significant. Additionally, the study found that anxiety levels
among expectant women were significantly different post-online education compared to pre-online
education (P= 0.001). Pre and post-education, there was a significant positive relationship between
the pregnant women's state anxiety levels and pain intensity. Conclusion: Online education on has a
positive effect on reducing post-caesarian section 'pain and anxiety among pregnant women.
Recommendations: Providing online education for pregnant women is recommended to improve
their knowledge and reported practices which are reflected in pain and anxiety levels reduction.
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