ASSESSMENT OF NURSES’ KNOWLEDGE FOR THE TREATMENT OF PREGNANCY-INDUCED HYPERTENSION IN THE LADY WALLINGTON HOSPITAL, LAHORE, PAKISTAN: A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY
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Descriptive Study, Nurses’ Knowledge, Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension
Abstract
Background: The most frequent pregnancy-related complication, the leading cause of maternal death, and a contributing factor to the morbidity and mortality of newborns is pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH).
Objective: Evaluate the level of understanding and knowledge among nursing staff at Lady Wallington Hospital regarding pregnancy-induced hypertension, to identify areas for education and improvement in care.
Methods: The Descriptive research was carried out at Lahore's Lady Wallington Hospital. This was a non-probability purposive sample of one hundred nurses. In the Gynecology Ward, including the emergency department and wards medical (using a purposive and non-probability sample), nurses filled out standardized, self-report surveys.
Results: The study's demographic analysis revealed that the majority of participants (80%) were between 31 and 39 years old. Females constituted the majority of the sample (56%), and a corresponding proportion (56%) were unmarried. In terms of educational background, 52% of the participants held a degree in nursing, and 50% had 11-20 years of experience in the field. Notably, the assessment of nurses' knowledge regarding gestational hypertension showed a satisfactory level of understanding, indicating a strong foundation in this critical area of care.
Conclusion: The study concluded that the nurses demonstrated a good level of knowledge regarding pregnancy-induced hypertension, indicating a strong foundation in this critical area of care. This is a positive finding, suggesting that the nurses are well-equipped to provide appropriate care and support to patients with this condition.
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Sumaira Sharif
Principal, New Advance College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
Dania Azher Khan
Charge Nurse, Nishtar Hospital, Multan, Pakistan
Aliya Maqsood
Nursing Lecturer, Saeeda Afridi College of Nursing, Lahore, Pakistan
Nayab Amin
Charge Nurse, Gynae OT, Lahore General Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
Roma Emmanuel
Charge Nurse, Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan