期刊名称：Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences
印刷版ISSN：2314-8535
电子版ISSN：2314-8543
出版年度：2018
卷号：7
期号：2
页码：198-203
DOI：10.1016/j.bjbas.2017.10.004
语种：English
出版社：Elsevier
摘要：AbstractBackgroundPostpartum period is a time of vast change for women both physically and psychologically. During this period, women needed to information regarding minor discomforts and how to deal with them.AimEvaluate the effect of health teaching on women experience of minor discomfort during postpartum period.DesignQuesi experimental (pre and posttest one group) design was selected for this study.SampleA convenience sample of 150 subjects was selected according to certain criteria.SettingPostpartum unit at Maternity University Hospital, Cairo Governorate.ToolSemi-structured Interviewing sheet, maternal knowledge regarding postpartum minor discomforts follow up tool.ResultsSubjects age ranged from 20 to 40 years with 44% completed secondary school education, 9.3% reached high level of education, also, the study conveyed a level of improvement regarding breast engorgement, after pain, urinary retention, constipation and episiotomy pain. Sixty-four point seven of subjects mention that they weren’t aware of expected minor discomforts during postpartum period before health teaching was given. After the teaching, only 0.7% of subjects were not aware of postpartum minor discomforts.ConclusionTeaching helped to improve the women’s knowledge regarding postpartum discomforts.RecommendationsHealth educational package on postpartum discomforts should be given on discharge should be written in clear and comprehensive explanation supported by drawing pamphlets especially for illiterate one.
