Effect of Self- Care Guidelines on Knowledge and Practice for Pregnant Woman Suffering from Heart Disease

Abstract

Background: Heart disease in pregnancy is still a major problem worldwide, particularly in developing countries. The presence of heart disease increases the risk of maternal and fetal complication. Aim: The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of self care guidelines on Knowledge and practice for pregnant women suffering from heart disease. Design: Quasi experimental research design was used. Setting: The study was conducted at Ain shams university Maternity Hospital outpatient clinic Sample: purposive sample of 40 pregnant was included in the study. Tools: two tools were utilized for data collection; 1) A structured interviewing questionnaire sheet, 2) self –care practice as reported by study sample adopted from WHO (2014) and modified by the researcher to assess women's practices regarding heart diseases during pregnancy Results of the current study revealed a statistically significant improvement in women's knowledge and practice related to self care of pregnant women suffering from heart disease at the post test. Conclusion: implementation of self care guidelines to enhance pregnant women's knowledge & practices about heart diseases during pregnancy, so study mainly Recommended that educational program for pregnant women suffering from heart disease should be conducted periodically by nursing staff in outpatient clinic in obstetrics and gynecology department.