Effect of Instructional Guidelines on Knowledge and Self-Care Practices among Pregnant Women Suffering from Leg Cramps
Ibrahim Mohamed, N., Abdel-Salam Ramadan, S., Mohamed Abd El-hakam, E., Abd Elwahab Afifi Araby, O. (2023). Effect of Instructional Guidelines on Knowledge and Self-Care Practices among Pregnant Women Suffering from Leg Cramps. EKB Journal Management System, 4(2), 702-715. doi: 10.21608/jnsbu.2023.310300
Nora Ibrahim Mohamed; Soad Abdel-Salam Ramadan; Eman Mohamed Abd El-hakam; Ola Abd Elwahab Afifi Araby. "Effect of Instructional Guidelines on Knowledge and Self-Care Practices among Pregnant Women Suffering from Leg Cramps". EKB Journal Management System, 4, 2, 2023, 702-715. doi: 10.21608/jnsbu.2023.310300
Ibrahim Mohamed, N., Abdel-Salam Ramadan, S., Mohamed Abd El-hakam, E., Abd Elwahab Afifi Araby, O. (2023). 'Effect of Instructional Guidelines on Knowledge and Self-Care Practices among Pregnant Women Suffering from Leg Cramps', EKB Journal Management System, 4(2), pp. 702-715. doi: 10.21608/jnsbu.2023.310300
Ibrahim Mohamed, N., Abdel-Salam Ramadan, S., Mohamed Abd El-hakam, E., Abd Elwahab Afifi Araby, O. Effect of Instructional Guidelines on Knowledge and Self-Care Practices among Pregnant Women Suffering from Leg Cramps. EKB Journal Management System, 2023; 4(2): 702-715. doi: 10.21608/jnsbu.2023.310300

Effect of Instructional Guidelines on Knowledge and Self-Care Practices among Pregnant Women Suffering from Leg Cramps

Journal of Nursing Science Benha University
Volume 4, Issue 2, July 2023, Page 702-715  XML PDF (602.48 K)
Document Type: Scientific peer reviewed journal
DOI: 10.21608/jnsbu.2023.310300
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Authors
Nora Ibrahim Mohamed* 1; Soad Abdel-Salam Ramadan2; Eman Mohamed Abd El-hakam3; Ola Abd Elwahab Afifi Araby4
1Specialist Nursing at El Kanater Elkayria Secondary Nursing School
2Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University
3Assist Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecological, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University
4Lecturer of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University
Abstract
 Background: Leg cramps during pregnancy are a common discomfort characterized by
involuntary, painful contractions of muscle groups that usually occur in small muscles of the foot but
can affect different parts of the leg. Aim: The study aimed to evaluate effect of instructional guidelines
on knowledge and self-care practices among pregnant women suffering from leg cramps. Design:
Quasi-experimental design (pre – posttest ″one group‶) was utilized Setting: The study was conducted
at Obstetrics and Gynecological out -patient clinic in Benha University hospital. Sample: A purposive
sample was used; it includes all pregnant women with leg cramps admitted to previous setting for six
months. Tools: A structured-interviewing questionnaire, maternal knowledge questionnaire and
Maternal self-report about self-care practices regarding leg cramps questionnaire. Results: There was a
highly statistical significant difference between the results of post-test compared to pre-test about
knowledge and self-care practices regarding leg cramps. Conclusion: The implementation of
instructional guidelines was effective in improving pregnant women's knowledge and self-care
practices regarding leg cramps. Recommendation: Practice modification to prevent leg cramps should
be recommended by Obstetricians and obstetric nurses to be first trial by pregnant women who have leg
cramps. Also, Booklets and brochures containing sufficient knowledge about leg cramps during
pregnancy and its management should be printed and kept in antenatal clinics and maternity hospitals
and given to all pregnant women. 
Keywords
Instructional Guidelines; Leg cramps; Pregnant Women‚ Self-Care Practices
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