Self-Care Management Program Utilization among Antenatal Mothers with Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension

Pregnancy complications contribute considerably to maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality. The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of self-care management program utilization among antenatal mothers with pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH). The study used a quasi-experimental design. It study was carried out in the out-patient clinic in Benha university hospital, Egypt. Based on a purposive sample, ۶۷ pregnant women diagnosed with pregnancy-induced hypertension were included. To collect the data, two instruments were used, a structured interviewing questionnaire, and self-care reported practice assessment. The analysis of data revealed that more than three quarters (۸۰.۶% of pregnant women) had incorrect knowledge about self-care of PIH and only ۳۷.۳ % of pregnant women had adequate knowledge score at pre-intervention that increased to ۷۷.۶ % in post-intervention. Additionally, a highly statistically significant difference was revealed between total self-care practices scores related to pregnancy-induced hypertension before and after intervention (p<۰.۰۰۱). Also, a highly statistical difference was revealed between total knowledge and practice scores of studied women at pre and post-intervention (p <۰.۰۰۱).  The utilization of a self-care management program highly improved pregnant participants’ knowledge and their self-care practice regarding the management of pregnancy-induced hypertension. The current study suggested that pregnant women be made more aware of pregnancy problems, including pregnancy-induced hypertension and its related impacts on mothers and fetal health, as well as a greater understanding of self-care management.

کلیدواژه ها:

Self-care management program ، pregnancy induced hypertension ، Pregnancy ، Antenatal mothers