International Journal of Advances in Nursing Management

V. Komathi ¹

Affiliations
1 Kasturba Nursing College, Sevagram, Maharashtra, IN

Abstract

Midwives form an important part of the health workforce in many countries. Midwives have always been around to help women give birth. Before physicians, midwives were the primary healers in their communities. Over 70% of births in the world are attended by midwives. Maternity services have been consistently shaped by government reports, policies and programmes. Community based maternity service models are gaining more attention, as they have tremendous potential to facilitate outcome oriented services, in terms of reducing maternal morbidity and mortality.

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V. Komathi ¹

Affiliations
1 Joitiba College of Nursing, Bhandu, Gujarat, IN

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Pregnancy can be one of life's most exciting and fulfilling adventures. A healthy mom and healthy baby--that's the goal for every pregnancy. Sometimes this is easy, sometimes it requires intensive efforts by the mother, her physicians, her nurses, other health care givers, family members and newborn child's physicians. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of Guided Imagery on level of blood pressure among PIH mothers. DESIGN: A quantitative approach using quasi experimental pre-test post-test design with control group. PARTICIPANTS: 60 PIH mothers were selected using Non-probability purposive sampling technique in Pankajam Sitharam Hospital at Trichy District, Tamilnadu. INTERVENTIONS: Guided Imagery was given to the mothers in experimental group for 10 minutes duration twice a day for 3 days. TOOL: Sphygmomanometer was used to assess the level of blood pressure. RESULTS: Analysis using paired 't' test was found to be significant. CONCLUSION: The findings of the study revealed that Guided Imagery helps in reducing blood pressure among PIH mothers.

Keywords

Guided Imagery, Blood Pressure, Pregnancy Induced Hypertension.

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