Risk Factors and Quality of Life for the Egyptian Multiparous Women Presented with Cervical Nabothian Cysts. | ||||
| Journal of Nursing Science Benha University | ||||
| Volume 6, Issue 1, January 2025, Page 50-63 PDF (683.53 K) | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/jnsbu.2025.402781 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
| Azza Ibrahim Abd El-Kader1; Mahlagha Dehghan2; Faten Ibrahim Sebiey3 | ||||
| 1Lecturer of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing-Zagazig University, Egypt | ||||
| 2Associated Professor, Reproductive Health, Family and Population Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran | ||||
| 3Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing-Zagazig University, Egypt. | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Background: Millions of women's lives are impacted by Nabothian cysts, a significant public health concern that causes psychological suffering in addition to limits on social, physical, and sexual activities. Aim of this research: The aim of this research was to identify risk factors and to evaluate the quality of life for the Egyptian multiparous women presented with cervical Nabothian cysts. Research setting: This research was conducted at outpatient gynecological clinic of Zagazig University Hospitals in Egypt. Research design: A descriptive design was utilized. Research sampling: A purposive sample of 128 women who diagnosed with a Nabothian cyst between January 2023 and January 2024 was selected. Tools of data collection: Consisted of three tools; Tool I: A structured interviewing questionnaire was used. Tool II: Clinical assessment of cervical Nabothian cysts was done. Tool III: Global Quality of Life Scale (GQOL) was used. Results: The results of the present research showed that the development of Nabothian cysts was associated with uterine prolapse, vaginal delivery, cervicitis, and infection. Nabothian cysts had a significant impact on quality of life. Nabothian cysts with diameter greater than 1 cm had bad effect on quality of life. Upper cervical Nabothian cysts had a detrimental effect on quality of life. Furthermore, a high number of Nabothian cysts had a detrimental effect on quality of life. Conclusions: Nabothian cyst formation is thought to be influenced by cervicitis and vaginal births. Enormous, higher cervical Nabothian cysts severely reduced the affected women's quality of life. Recommendation: Raising the awareness of the women about Nabothian cysts causes, manifestations and effect on the quality of life of women is crucial duty of gynecology nurse. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Cervix; Multiparous women; Nabothian cyst; Quality of life; Risk factors | ||||
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