Sleep quality in high risk pregnant women (Gestational diabetes and hypertension)

Introduction: Sleep quality in pregnant women, is low. This problem can be associated with serious complications in mother and fetus. The aim of this study was to investigate the sleep quality in high risk pregnant women referred to high-risk clinics and sections in Taleghani and Alzahra hospitals in Tabriz. Materials and methods: This descriptive, analytical study, which was conducted on 364 eligible women in 28 to 36 weeks of pregnancy with mild preeclampsia and gestational diabetes, was under the surveillance of obstetricians and gynecologists in data was collected by using these two questionnaires: Social demographic questionnaire and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality questionnaire. Results: The mean of sleep quality score in high risk pregnant women was 10 (0/4). The relationship between sleep quality and a number of social demographic such as: Job, adequate family income, health status, demands of pregnancy, number of pregnancies, eating food before bed, air conditioning home was statistically significant (P<0/001). Conclusion: According to the results of this study, sleep quality in high risk pregnant women is low. Therefore, it is necessary to give mothers the information around this subject in order to reduce the maternal and fetal complications

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Sleep quality ، High risk pregnant women