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UTILIZATION OF SELF CARE GUIDELINE TO PROMOTE QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG WOMEN UNDERGOING CESAREAN SECTION

Background: The rates of cesarean section have increased significantly in recent decades. Postpartum period is accompanied by significant changes in women's quality of life. These alterations can affect the health of mothers and baby. Considering the importance of postnatal quality of life and the fators affecting it, this study is aimed to explore the effect of utilization of self care guideline to promote quality of life
among women undergoing cesarean section. Design: An intervention (Quasi-Experimental) study was adopted. Setting: The study was conducted at postpartum unit of Maternity department in Fayoum University Hospital. Sample: A purposive sample was used which included 120 mother in postpartum department after cesarean section delivery. They were divided randomly into two groups: the study group which recieved a self- care guideline while the control group received the routine care. Results: It was found that self- care guideline has apositive effect on improving the quality of life among women undergoing cesarean section. Conclusion: The present results can be used as a self care guideline to positively enhance women's quality of life after cesarean section delivery. Recommendation: The study recommended that the importance of utilizing self care guideline as a part of routine care for postpartum women in all maternity hospital.

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Series Title
The Malaysian Journal of Nursing, October 2018 Vol. 10 Issue 2
Call Number
(05) 610.5 LIN t
Publisher
Malaysia : Lincoln University College.,
Collation
Hlm. 58-67
Language
Indonesia
ISBN/ISSN
2231-7007
Classification
(05) 610.5 LIN t
Content Type
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Media Type
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Carrier Type
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Edition
Vol. 10 Issue 2
Subject(s)
Quality of life
Self care guideline
Cesarean Section
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