Relationship between Postpartum Primiparous Sleep Quality and Self-Care

Taalab, Aliaa Abd El –Aty; Qasem, Enas Kassem; Gamal, Amal; Ashour, Soliman Seif

doi:10.21608/menj.2021.225858

Relationship between Postpartum Primiparous Sleep Quality and Self-Care

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Associate trainer from IBCT at Menoufia University Hospital

² Professor and Chairman of Maternal and Newborn Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University

³ Professor and Chairman of Maternal and Newborn Health Nursing,Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University

⁴ Assistant Professor of Maternal and Newborn Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University

10.21608/menj.2021.225858

Abstract

Abstract: Background: Sleep during the postpartum period may be hindered by a number of biological, psychological and social stressors associated with motherhood. These stressors include physical changes such as a drop in postpartum hormones and social factors including support and infant care. The purpose of the study was to assess the relationship between postpartum primiparous sleep quality and self-care. Method: A descriptive correlational research design was utilized. Sample: A convenience sample of 100 postpartum women was selected. Settings: The study was conducted at the postpartum unit at Menoufia University Hospital and Shebin El-kom Teaching Hospital at Shebin El-kom. Instruments: An interviewing questionnaire, the Pittsburgh Sleep quality Index (PSQI) and Orem self-care Guidelines Checklist were used. Results: There was positive statistically significant difference between sleep quality and self-care. Conclusion: There was positive statistically significant correlation between sleep quality and self-care. Recommendations: Training sessions to the primiparous women about how to apply Orem self-care to improve their sleep quality should be provided.

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