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Retrospective Analysis of Hyperemesis Gravidarum and Its Psychological Impact during Hospital Admission
Rania Gamal Anwar El-Skaan1, Rehab Mohamed Abdelrahman1, Ahmed Mohamed Abdelhamed Hassan1
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
Background:
The aim of this study was to evaluate hyperemesis gravidarum in pregnant women and its psychological impact.
Methods:
This retrospective study included 109 pregnant females suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum admitted during 2019-2020 at Maternity Ain shams university hospital.
Results:
Disease severity and laboratory investigations such as Na and K levels (P = 0.007 and < 0.001, respectively) and serum creatinine level (P < 0.001) were significantly positively correlated. Depressive symptoms included guilt feeling for leaving family (49.5% patients), suicidal thoughts (9.2%), crying (56.9%) and lost concentration (33.9%).
Conclusions:
Medical staff should be aware of psychological impact of the disease and refer to specialists if needed.
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