Background: Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sensory-motor disorder affecting up to one in three pregnant women, which peaks during the third trimester and is linked to poor pregnancy outcomes. Symptoms typically worsen during a period of inactivity, especially at night, resulting in sleep disruption or deprivation. This study aimed to compare the effects of stretching exercises versus thermotherapy on RLS symptoms and sleep quality among pregnant women. Study design: A quasi-experimental study was carried out at the antenatal outpatient clinic of Maternity University Hospital. A sample of 60 pregnant women was randomly assigned to two groups. One group was instructed to perform leg stretching exercises daily for one week, and the other group applied thermotherapy. They rated their RLS symptoms, pain level, and sleep quality at baseline and after receiving interventions. Results: the severity of RLS symptoms declined to a mild level among pregnant women immediately and after one week of performing stretching exercises (53.3%, 93.3%), compared to 6.7% and 63.3% of those who applied thermotherapy (p=0.001, p= 0.02).
Background: Despite the availability of highly efficient contraception, approximately one third of all pregnancies in the world are still unintended. These pregnancies may be associated with a high risk of morbidity and mortality; particularly in areas where safe abortion is inaccessible or where quality obstetric services are unavailable for those women continuing a pregnancy to term. Every year, 210 million women around the world become pregnant. Of these, 80 million pregnancies are unplanned. Out of these, 46 million pregnancies are terminated each year, and 19 million are ended with unsafe abortion. More than 97% of unsafe abortions occur in developing nations. Most of these results are from nonuse of contraception or from noticeable contraceptive failure, all of which may be avoided by the use of emergency contraception methods. Aim of the study: The present study aimed to determine the effect of jigsaw cooperative learning strategy (independent variable on obstetric nurses' knowledge and information retention (dependent variable) of emergency contraceptive methods. Methods A quasi experimental research design was used in this study. This study was carried out at
Background: One of the World Health Organization's recommendations for preventing prolonged labor and averting cesarean sections is frequent position changes and movements during labor. However, some women may find themselves unable to get out of bed due to labor exhaustion, in addition to conventional procedures used in most hospitals such as labor induction, epidural anesthesia, and continuous fetal monitoring, create an environment in which women cannot move around freely or easily. To address these issues and implement World Health Organization's recommendations, the peanut birth ball may be a helpful tool for achieving frequent position changes without disrupting labor procedures. The current study aimed to evaluate the effect of the peanut birth ball on the progress of labor and birth outcome among primigravidae. Methods: A quasi-experimental research design was used. A convenient sample of 80 parturient was recruited from Damanhur national medical institute affiliated to the ministry of health. Three tools of data collection were used: (1) basic data-structured interview schedule (2) physical assessment sheet for progress of labor (3) An observational birth outcome checklist. Results: the current findings revealed that a statistically significant difference (P <0.001) was recognized between the two groups' frequency, duration and interval of uterine contractions as well as cervical dilation, and fetal descent after the intervention. In addition, a high significantly shorter duration of 1st and 2nd stages of labor among the study group than the control group (p <0.001) was observed. Almost the entire (92.5%) of the study group had normal vaginal delivery compared to 75% of the control group .No statistically significant difference was found between both groups concerning Apgar score and need for resuscitation. Conclusion: The peanut birth ball is thought to be an effective, affordable, reusable, innovative, non-pharmacological intervention that helps in the progress of labor and supports vaginal birth. Recommendations: utilization of peanut birth ball is recommended for laboring women, especially those who are confined to bed during childbirth
Background: Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is one of the two most common manifestations of pelvic floor dysfunction among postmenopausal women worldwide. The prevalence of POP increases with age, with a peak incidence in women aged 60-69 years. It has a negative effect on postmenopausal women's quality of life (Qol). Management of pelvic organ prolapse is challenging, it requires skillful health care providers and wellinformed elder women. Person-centeredness is a crucial element and an indicator of the quality of care. It is advocated in healthcare policies worldwide. Yet, despite of its importance in person-centered care for prolapse, little is known about the extent to which health services are responsive to women's needs and their perceived experiences when using the health services for management of prolapse. Aim of the study: The present study aimed to explore the relationship between Post-menopausal women's knowledge about pelvic organ prolapse and their autonomy preference. Methods A descriptive correlational research design was utilized in this study. This study was conducted at the outpatient gynecology clinic on El Shatby Maternity University Hospital in Alexandria governorate, Egypt. A convenient sample of 142 post-menopausal women were recruited. Three tools were used for data collection; (1) socio-demographic and clinical data structured interview schedule, (2) Prolapse and Incontinence Knowledge Questionnaire (PIKQ), (3) modified version of autonomy preference index (API). Results More than three quarters (78.0%) of the studied women had lack of proficient knowledge about POP, whereas 22.0% had a proficient knowledge (50% and more correct) and although the studied women were highly preferred to participate in decision making concerning their health condition (62.4%±5.9), they had slightly lack of preference for information seeking (45.3±5.1%). The post-menopausal women's knowledge about Pelvic Organ Prolapse was significantly correlated with their autonomy preference (r=.213, p=.011), as the score of knowledge increased the total autonomy preference score increase. Conclusion the post-menopausal women's knowledge about Pelvic Organ Prolapse was significantly correlated with their autonomy preference. Encourage the healthcare professionals to inform the postmenopausal women about the available treatment options and motivate them to participate actively in making management decisions is recommended.
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