Health Needs and Health Problems of Pregnant women with Hyperemesis Gravidarium

Abstract

Background: hyperemesis gravidarum is Persistent nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy remains a significant health problem that result in negative side effects on women and their pregnancy. Aim: this study aimed to assess health need and health problem women with hyperemesis gravadarum. Design: A descriptive research design was utilized. Sample: A purposive sample composed of 150 of pregnant women during first trimester and confirmed diagnosis with hyperemesis gravidarium. Setting: The study was conducted at outpatient pregnancy clinics in gynecological and obstetrics hospital affiliated to Ain Shams University hospitals, Tools: one tool were utilized to collect data; : Astructured Interviewing questionnier Sheet, consisted of socio demographic data past and present medical history,women with hyperemesis gravidarum knowledge healh need and problem Results: It was found that, 71.3% of the studied women have unsatisfactory level of knowledge. , 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: Simple Arabic brochures or pamphlets should be available in maternity care units for high risk women of nursing management and preventive measures of hyperemesis gravidarum.