Designed Self-Care Guidelines and Its Effect on Knowledge and Practices among Pregnant Women with Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Background: Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) is a severe form of nausea as well as vomiting during pregnancy that goes beyond typical morning sickness. Pregnant women with HG often experience extreme and persistent vomiting, leading to weight loss, dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, and nutritional deficiencies. Medical attention and supportive care are essential to manage symptoms and ensure the health and well-being of both the mother and the developing baby. Aim of the study: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of designed self-care guidelines on knowledge and practices among pregnant women with hyperemesis gravidarum. Research Design: One group pre and post testing as part of a quasi-experimental study approach. Setting: Obstetrics and gynecology department of the Maternal & Child Minia University Hospital, high dependent unit (HDU1). Sample: A purposive sample of 90 pregnant women. Tools: Data was gathered using Four tools: A structured interview questionnaire, knowledge assessment tool, self-care practices questionnaire, and modified 24-hours Pregnancy-Unique Quantification of Emesis (PUQE) questionnaire. Results: The study revealed that, 76.2 % of the women had good knowledge, 82.2% of them had a satisfactory practice, and 5.6 % had sever on average, per day, how long do feel nauseous post-implementation of an educational program. Conclusion: The research concludes that implementing self-care guidelines lead to improve knowledge, as well as practices for pregnant women with hyperemesis gravidarum. Recommendations: Apply educational program to pregnant women with hyperemesis gravidarum to increases knowledge, and practices in another health care settings