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SAFAA G. ALY, D.N.Sc., M., AYAT M.A. EL-ABD, M.Sc., I. (2019). Effect of Acupressure on Nausea and Vomiting during Pregnancy. The Medical Journal of Cairo University, 87(June), 1531-1537. doi: 10.21608/mjcu.2019.53572
MAHA M. MADY, Ph.D.; SAFAA G. ALY, D.N.Sc.; INASS K. ALY, D.N.Sc.; AYAT M.A. EL-ABD, M.Sc.. "Effect of Acupressure on Nausea and Vomiting during Pregnancy". The Medical Journal of Cairo University, 87, June, 2019, 1531-1537. doi: 10.21608/mjcu.2019.53572
SAFAA G. ALY, D.N.Sc., M., AYAT M.A. EL-ABD, M.Sc., I. (2019). 'Effect of Acupressure on Nausea and Vomiting during Pregnancy', The Medical Journal of Cairo University, 87(June), pp. 1531-1537. doi: 10.21608/mjcu.2019.53572
SAFAA G. ALY, D.N.Sc., M., AYAT M.A. EL-ABD, M.Sc., I. Effect of Acupressure on Nausea and Vomiting during Pregnancy. The Medical Journal of Cairo University, 2019; 87(June): 1531-1537. doi: 10.21608/mjcu.2019.53572

Effect of Acupressure on Nausea and Vomiting during Pregnancy

Article 24, Volume 87, June, June 2019, Page 1531-1537  XML PDF (382.69 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/mjcu.2019.53572
Authors
MAHA M. MADY, Ph.D.; SAFAA G. ALY, D.N.Sc.; INASS K. ALY, D.N.Sc.; AYAT M.A. EL-ABD, M.Sc.
Abstract
Abstract
Background: Acupressure is a part of traditional Chinese medicine to stimulate energy channels below the skin surface, it reduces stress and restores health.
Aim of Study: To assess the effect of acupressure on nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.
Material and Methods: 100 pregnant women with gesta-tional age less than 15 weeks were included in a 7 consecutive day's study. They were randomly divided into two groups: A study and control group. The study group received Acupressure on the pericardium 6 points (P6) bilaterally for about 60 minutes per day for 7 consecutive days. While the control group received only P6 touch with the same steps and period. Gathering data and Rhodes index scale were completed for both groups.
Results: In the study group, the severity and frequency of nausea and vomiting reduced significantly after starting the treatment compared to the control group.
Conclusions: P6 acupressure is effective in reducing the severity and frequency of nausea and vomiting during preg-nancy.
Keywords
Acupressure; Nausea; Vomiting; Pregnancy; P6
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