Effect of Ginger on Relieving Nausea and Vomiting During Pregnancy
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 5
Abstract
Background, Nausea and vomiting affect 50-90% of women in the first trimester of pregnancy. Ginger is one of non-pharmacologic methods can help women to copes with these symptoms of pregnancy. Aim of the study, was to evaluate the effect of using ginger on relieving nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. Design, a quasi-experimental design was adopted. Setting, MCH centers of Hai el-Salam and AL Shohadaa in Ismailia city. Sample, convenient sample of 80 pregnant women fulfilled the selection criteria were divided into2 groups Ginger group and standard medical treatment (control group). Tools of data collection, three tools were used; Structured Interview questionnaire, Visual Analogue Scale and Rhodes Index Scale. Results, based on Visual Analogue Scale; pain related to nausea and vomiting decreased among studied pregnant women who receiving ginger than women in control group with statistical significant difference. According to the mean of the total Rhodes index score; the criteria of nausea and vomiting decreased significantly among women receiving ginger(12.63±5.886) compared to control group ( 16.78± 7.694). Conclusions, based on these findings; this study concluded that, ginger were effective in reducing nausea and vomiting during pregnancy compared to medical treatment standard. Recommendation, involve applying ginger supplement as a method of management of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy at MCH centers.
Authors and Affiliations
Asmaa Morgan Farahat Khatap, Dr. Aziza Ahmed Attia, Dr. Inas Mohamed Abd Allah, Dr. Eman Ahmed Fouad Kishk
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