Ananthi, Kaliyaperumal (2016) A study to assess the effectiveness of honey on constipation among antenatal mothers in third trimester in Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Govt hospital for women and children, Chennai. Masters thesis, College of Nursing, Madras Medical College, Chennai.
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Abstract
Constipation is a common minor disorder of pregnancy. The approach to constipation in pregnancy is similar to that used for the general population, with special attention to safety of medications. Need for study Pregnancy is one of the most exciting and important events in each woman's life. During this period the pregnant women may have some minor disorders; among that constipation is a more common troublesome one. The investigator aimed to bring a cost effective home remedy for the discomfort experienced by the antenatal mothers. Objectives: To assess the level of constipation among antenatal mothers in third trimester in both control and experimental group. To compare the level of constipation among antenatal mothers in third trimester in pre test and post-test among experimental and control groups.To evaluate the effectiveness of honey on constipation among antenatal mothers in third trimester in experimental group. To find the association of level of constipation with selected demographic variables among the antenatal mothers in third trimester. Research Methodology. Research approach: Quantitative approach. Study setting: Antenatal wards of Institute Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Study design : Quasi experimental study design. Study population: Antenatal mothers in third trimester with constipation admitted in antenatal wards in IOG. Sample size: Comprised of 60 antenatal mothers in third trimester in which 30 sample in each control and experimental groups. Sampling technique: Purposive sampling technique. Data collection procedure: For experimental group 10 ml of honey in 100 ml of warm water was administered twice a day for 3 consecutive days for the subjects having constipation and for the control group routine care was given. Data analysis: The data were analyzed by descriptive statistical methods like mean, standard deviation, frequency percentage and inferential statistical methods like independent t-test, chi square and t-test. Study results: The comparison between pre-test and post-test among experimental group, t=6.75 and it was statistically significant with p value=0.001. Mean difference between pre-test and post-test among experimental group; 22.5% (95% CI 20.5%) shows the effectiveness of honey on constipation among antenatal mothers in third trimester. Discussion: In post-test constipation score reduced 22.5% with p value=0.001 in experimental group and 5.8% reduced with p value=0.53 in control group. There is statistically significant difference in level of constipation among experimental and control group. Conclusion: Honey administration for constipation is easy to implement, safe for pregnant women, non-invasive, and low-cost. The excavated results supported the incorporation of complementary medicine to relieve constipation among antenatal mothers.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Pregnancy ; Constipation ; Honey ; Effectiveness. |
| Subjects: | NURSING > Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing |
| Depositing User: | Ramakrishnan J |
| Date Deposited: | 28 Jul 2017 07:52 |
| Last Modified: | 28 Feb 2018 07:42 |
| URI: | http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/2180 |
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