Banner

Effect of Pyelonephritis During Pregnancy on Mother's Quality of Life

The 4th international Scientific Nursing Conference 2012 , innovations in .Nursing • 2012
Back
Publication Information
Authors Ass, Prof, Dr. Aida abd El-Razek1 , Dr. Heba Aly2 , Dr. Aziza A3 , Dr. Abear Y4
Keywords Pyelonephritis, Pregnancy, Quality of life.
Journal The 4th international Scientific Nursing Conference 2012 , innovations in .Nursing
Publisher Not Available
Volume Not Available
Issue Not Available
Pages Not Available
publication.type International
Paper Link Not Available
Supplementary Materials Not Available
Abstract
Renal parenchymal infection or Pyelonephritis, constituted 1% to 4% among pregnancies. It is a condition in which the renal tubules become inflamed and their ability to reabsorb sodium is greatly affected.
Aim of study; the aim of study was to study the effect of Pyelonephritis during pregnancy on mother's quality of Life.
Methods: Study design: descriptive study. Setting: The study was conducted at outpatient of obstetric department Menoufia University and second setting was Ministry of health Teaching hospital. Subjects: The subjects of this study were 120 pregnant mothers medically diagnosed with pyelonephritis chosen according to the inclusion criteria. Pregnant mothers without any complications rather than pyelonephritis. Type of sample: A convenient sample was utilized from both study setting.