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Effect of Acupoint Hot Compresses on the Occurrence of Postpartum Urinary Retention and Its Consequences among Women after Vaginal Delivery

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Last updated: 04 Jan 2025

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Background: Acupoint hot compresses during the immediate postpartum period may benefit women after vaginal delivery by reducing the occurrence of postpartum urinary retention and its consequences. The study aims to determine the effect of acupoint hot compresses on the occurrence of postpartum urinary retention and its consequences among women after vaginal delivery. Research design: A quasi-experimental research design. Setting: This study was conducted at the obstetrics and gynecology unit at the Medical National Institute in Damanhour. Subjects: A convenience sample of 80 postpartum women. Tools: Four tools were be used; Tool (I): Basic data structured interview schedule, Tool (II): Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Tool (III): Infant breastfeeding Assessment tool (IBFAT) and Tool IV: Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). Results: A statistically significant difference was found between the two groups after intervention in relation to the incidence of postpartum urinary retention, afterpain, breastfeeding and emotional disorders (p≤0.005). Finally, the findings revealed a positive statistically significant correlation between the occurrence of urinary retention and afterpain as well as emotional disorders. However, a statistically significant negative correlation was found between the occurrence of urinary retention and breastfeeding. Conclusion: Acupoint hot compresses can be one of the essential non pharmacological interventions to reduce postpartum urine retention, afterpain, and emotional disorders. It also improves breastfeeding. Recommendations: Acupoint hot compresses may potentially serve as a supplementary measure in the provision of postnatal healthcare.

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10.21608/asnj.2024.251421.1723

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Acupoint hot compresses, Postpartum urinary retention, Consequences & Vaginal Delivery

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Afaf

Last Name

Ahmed

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Hassan

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Assistant professor of Obstetrics and Gynecologic Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University, Egypt

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drafafhassan445@gmail.com

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Kafer el dawar

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0000-0002-7276-7580

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Wesam

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Ali

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Kamal

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Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecologic Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Damanhour University, Egypt.

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Walaa

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Abdelrahman

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Mahmoud

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Lecturer of Maternal and Newborn Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University, Egypt.

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12

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47

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48836

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2024-11-01

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2023-11-26

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2024-11-01

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14

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2314-8845

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2682-3799

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Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal

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Effect of Acupoint Hot Compresses on the Occurrence of Postpartum Urinary Retention and Its Consequences among Women after Vaginal Delivery

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24 Dec 2024