Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research

Gehan H. Soliman ¹, Seham Mohamed Abd Elalem ¹, Samah Mohamed Elhomosy ¹

Affiliations
1 Menoufia University, EG

Abstract

Pregnancy induced hypertension is one of the most common causes of both maternal and neonatal morbidity. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of implementing an educational program about relaxation techniques on blood pressure and stress level among pregnant women with mild pregnancy induced hypertension. Subjects and methods: A quasi-experimental research design was conducted to meet the aim of the study. The study was conducted in maternal and child health center in Kebly at Shebin Elkom, Menoufia governorate, Egypt. Purposive samples of 60 pregnant women with mild pregnancy induced hypertension were randomly assigned into control and study group of 30 patients each. Study group received a structured educational program and planned clinical supervision about relaxation techniques which include deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation and guided imagery in addition to routine antenatal care. Control group received only routine antenatal care. The data gathering instruments: were Bio sociodemographic and knowledge assessment form, Physiological measurements and Perceived stress scale. The main findings of the study were that, there was statistically significant improvement in knowledge, physiological parameters, also reducing in blood pressure and stress level in study group more than their control (P<0.001).The study concluded that educational program about relaxation techniques have shown beneficial improvement of knowledge and physiological parameters and reduction of blood pressure and stress level among pregnant women with mild pregnancy induced hypertension. The study recommended that practicing relaxation techniques should form an important component and should be included routinely in the management of pregnancy induced hypertension.

Keywords

Relaxation techniques, Blood pressure, Stress, Pregnancy induced hypertension.

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Hanan Ramzy Ahmed Atalla ¹, Gehan H. Soliman ¹, Warda Mohamed Henedy ¹

Affiliations
1 Menoufia University, EG

Abstract

Aim: the study was carried out to evaluate the effect of conservative management on varicose veins signs and symptoms among patients with lower limb varicose vein. Methods; Design : quasi experimental design. Setting: The study was carried out at cardiovascular surgery, outpatient clinic, menofia university hospitals, menofia governorate, Egypt. Study subject: A convenient sample of 100 varicose veins patients were included in the study Tools for data collection: Interviewing questionnaire comprised of the following sections: SocioDemographic and medical data, Structured Knowledge sheet questionnaire regarding varicose veins, compliance to conservative treatment of varicose veins; and visual analog pain scale. Results; majority of studied sample were females and almost of them were married, there was a significant improvement of a mean total knowledge score post intervention than pre intervention about varicose veins with an obvious improvement of a mean total knowledge score of knowledge about using hydrotherapy. Conservative line of treatment of varicose veins is beneficial through it reducing presence of signs and symptoms reduce associated complications especially via continuous compliance. Conclusion: The study concluded that compliance with conservative measures of varicose veins was effectives for improving signs and symptoms as a protective measure for prevention of varicose veins and its complications. Recommendations: Enrichment of healthcare professionals regard to best conservative management of varicose veins is needed to decrease suffering of patients effectively and safely.

Keywords

Varicose Veins, Conservative Measures, Compliance.

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