Effect of Self-Acupressure on k3 Point on Urinary Leakage during Pregnancy

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1 Lecturer of Maternity & Newborn Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.

2 Lecturer of Obstetric and Gynecological Department, Faculty of Nursing, South Valley University, Egypt.

3 Lecturer of medical surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Sohag University, Egypt.

4 Lecturer of Maternity & Newborn Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Damnahur University, Egypt.

Abstract

Background: Women all over the world experience urinary incontinence, which could be physically or mentally upsetting as well as burdensome for the person and society especially during pregnancy. Aim: the study aimed to evaluate the effect of self-acupressure on k3 point on urinary leakage during pregnancy. Design: Quasi experimental research design was utilized to conduct the current study. Setting: It was conducted at Damnahur Medical National Institute, in the Obstetrics and Gynecology department. Sample: purposive sample of 100 pregnant women. Tools: Tool I: Structured interviewing questionnaire Tool II: RUIS Questionnaire Results: There was statistically significant difference between pre & post intervention regarding total score of RUIS questionnaire. Conclusion: Self acupressure on k3 point was effective in relieving severity of urinary leakage during pregnancy. Recommendations: Training Program for nurses about how to use K3 point self-Acupressure as safe, nonaggressive nursing intervention that consumes little time without resorting to pharmacological methods for pregnant women complaining from urinary leakage.

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