Effect of Benson Relaxation Techniques on Nausea and Vomiting among Primigravida Women in The First Trimester of Pregnancy | ||||
Journal of Nursing Science Benha University | ||||
Volume 4, Issue 2, July 2023, Page 69-82 PDF (548.73 K) | ||||
Document Type: Scientific peer reviewed journal | ||||
DOI: 10.21608/jnsbu.2023.306051 | ||||
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Authors | ||||
Amal Saad Soliman* 1; Amel Ahmed Hassan2; Somya Ouda Abd El Menem3; Hanan Amin Ali Gaafar3 | ||||
1Demonstrator of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University | ||||
2Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University | ||||
3Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University | ||||
Abstract | ||||
Background: Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy are the most common symptoms that happen early in pregnancy especially in the 1st trimester. Aim: The present study aimed to study effect of Benson relaxation technique on nausea and vomiting among primigravida women in the first trimester of pregnancy. Design: A Quasi-experimental design. Setting: Outpatient clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Benha university hospital. Sample: A Purposive sample consists of 108 primigravida women with nausea and vomiting. Tools: Data was collected through three main tools; I-A structured interviewing questionnaire, II-Modified 24-hour Pregnancy-Unique Quantification of Emesis scale, III-Women's Satisfaction Sheet. Results: The present study showed highly statistically significant differences between study and control groups regarding mean score of Pregnancy-Unique Quantification of Emesis index after application of Benson relaxation technique and most women in study group and were satisfied with Benson's relaxation technique application. Conclusion: Application of Benson's relaxation technique has a positive effect in reducing nausea and vomiting during pregnancy and most women in study group and were satisfied with Benson's relaxation technique application. Recommendation: Application of Benson relaxation technique on larger sample size in different settings for generalization. | ||||
Keywords | ||||
Benson Relaxation Techniques; First Trimester of Pregnancy; Nausea and Vomiting; Primigravida | ||||
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