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Obstetric and gynecological nursing
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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.
DOI
10.21608/jnsbu.2023.306051
Keywords
Benson Relaxation Techniques, First Trimester of Pregnancy, Nausea and Vomiting, Primigravida
Authors
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Demonstrator of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University
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Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University
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Ouda Abd El Menem
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Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University
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Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University
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Scientific peer reviewed journal
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Journal of Nursing Science Benha University
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Effect of Benson Relaxation Techniques on Nausea and Vomiting among Primigravida Women in The First Trimester of Pregnancy