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Abstract
Self-care has an important impact on woman, such as
empower feeling of wellbeing, better symptoms management such as
reduction in pain, anxiety, depression, and an increase in life expectancy
Design: Aquasi-experimental study design was used Aim: to evaluate the
effect of evidence based nursing guideline to improve self-care practice
among postnatal women in Ismailia general hospital Setting: The stud y
was conducted at the postnatal departments and outpatient clinic at Ismailia
general hospital. Sample size: The study was conducted on 206 mothers
during postnatal period. Sample type: A Purposive sample technique was
used to select the sample for the study. Tools: four tools of data collections
were used; a structured interview questionnaire, Likert scale, observational
checklist. Results: Concerning post-natal self-care practices after
intervention the study revealed that 89.8% of mothers performed breast care
correctly, 85.0% performed perineal care correctly,and 79.1% weren’t
implementing follow up visits. The study revealed that, there are highly
significant difference pre and post interventions of postpartum nursing
guide line for mothers. Conclusion: it is concluded that it was effective to
increase the knowledge, practice and had positive attitudes toward post
natal self-care among mothers. Recommendation: Conducting an
educational program for mothers must be started during late pregnancy to
inform mothers about routine self-care during postnatal period. Providing
pamphlets and posters for mothers to increase their awareness about postpartum self-care practice.