Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. Nausea and vomiting
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The gestational age should be 4-16 weeks (4 full weeks to 15 weeks and 7 days). Singleton pregnancy. Mother's age should be 15-45 years. Be literate in reading and writing. Not suffering from a known physical or mental illness. Do not use drugs to reduce nausea and vomiting except vitamin B6. Score 3-16 in response to the Rhodes questionnaire. Body mass index is equal to or less than 30. Do not have hearing, speech or mental retardation. Do not smoke, use drugs or alcohol.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Obstetrical problems may occur during the study. Vomiting that has a cause other than pregnancy. Being hospitalized due to severe nausea and vomiting of pregnancy.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Average total score of nausea, vomiting and belching in pregnant women. Timepoint: During the first two weeks from the beginning of the study, all the participants of the intervention and control groups will be given the Rhodes questionnaire to complete, and the intervention group will also be given a checklist for carrying out the Ottawa recommendations. Then, for another two weeks, the intervention and control groups will be given the Rhodes questionnaire and the intervention group will be given the Ottawa educational guide implementation checklist to complete. Pregnant women should complete the Rhodes questionnaire based on their conditions three days before handing it over to the researcher. Method of measurement: Rhodes Nausea and Vomiting Index. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Average sexual satisfaction score. Timepoint: Before the beginning and after the fourth week of the intervention. Method of measurement: Hudson sexual satisfaction questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Babol University of Medical Sciences