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Research Paper | Nursing | India | Volume 8 Issue 8, August 2019

Effect of Multi Intervention Programme on Psychological Problems among Antenatal Mothers with Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Athira K ^[3] | Sindhu K

Abstract: The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of multi intervention programme on psychological problems among antenatal mothers with Hyperemesis Gravidarum. The objectives were to assess the level of psychological problems among antenatal mothers with Hyperemesis Gravidarum, evaluate the effect of multi intervention programme on psychological problems among antenatal mothers with Hyperemesis Gravidarum and to find the association between psychological problems and selected socio demographic variables. An experimental research approach with pretest post test control group design was used for the study. The study was conducted among 60 antenatal mothers with Hyperemesis Gravidarum admitted in selected hospitals at Kannur. Purposive sampling was used in the study. Standardized DASS 21 scale was used to select antenatal mothers who had psychological problems related to Hyperemesis Gravidarum. The tools used were questionnaire to assess the socio demographic variables and a three point rating scale to assess the level of psychological problems. The main study was conducted from April 2018 to May 2018 in 6 selected hospitals at Kannur district. After a pretest, a multi intervention programme including guided imagery daily for three days and dyadic support on second day of intervention with selected post natal mothers was administered to experimental group. Control group was given with routine care. A post test was done on the third day. A Hyperemesis chart is also maintained in both experimental and control group. The data were tabulated and analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings of the study revealed that the multi intervention programme including guided imagery and dyadic support is effective in reducing psychological problems among antenatal mothers with Hyperemesis Gravidarum.

Keywords: Effect, Multi intervention programme, Psychological problems, Antenatal mothers with Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Edition: Volume 8 Issue 8, August 2019,

Pages: 545 - 548

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