Effect of Educational Intervention on Improving Postpartum Minor Discomforts

Abdallah Ahmed, Asmaa; Abouzaid Emabay, Rania; Ahmed Galal, Heba

doi:10.21608/tnhcj.2024.399052

Effect of Educational Intervention on Improving Postpartum Minor Discomforts

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ lecturer of Maternal and Newborn Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University

² lecturer of Maternity and Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Suez Canal University

10.21608/tnhcj.2024.399052

Abstract

Background: Postpartum period is the most critical and life changing event which is filled with strong emotions, physical changes, changed relationships and adjustments into the mother role. The most common postpartum minor discomforts are perineal pain, breast engorgement and after pain Aim: to evaluate the effect of educational intervention on improving postpartum minor discomforts among women. Design: Quasi experimental (pre and posttest one group) design was used. Sample: A convenient samples of 150 subjects were selected according to certain criteria’s Setting: postpartum unit at maternity hospital, Suez Canal University. Tool: Semi-structured interviewing sheet, maternal knowledge regarding postpartum minor discomforts and follow up tool. Results: Sixty-four point seven of participants mentioned that they weren’t aware of expected minor discomforts during postpartum period before educational intervention was given compared to only 0.7 % of participants were not aware of the expected postpartum minor discomforts after the educational intervention .In addition, There was significant improvement in the mother’s symptoms related to after pain, breast engorgement and perineal pain over the three-week assessment period .There were a statistically significant differences in the mothers' compliance levels as the follow-up period progressed (p= 0.000).Conclusion: The educational intervention improved the women's knowledge and symptoms regarding postpartum discomforts. Recommendations: The Educational intervention package on postpartum discomforts should be provided at discharge with clear and comprehensive explanations, supplemented by illustrated pamphlets, particularly for those who are illiterate.

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