Clinics in Mother and Child Health

Shimelis Getu

Publications

• Research Article
  Prevalence of Hyperemesis Gravidarum and Associated Factors in Arba Minch General Hospital, Gamo Gofa Zone, Southern Ethiopia
  Author(s): Gemechu Kejela, Shimelis Getu, Tadla Gebretsdik, Tesfaye Wendimagegn Gemechu Kejela, Shimelis Getu, Tadla Gebretsdik, Tesfaye Wendimagegn
  
  Background: Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP) are common symptoms experienced during pregnancy. Both mild and severe symptoms can have significant morbidities and socioeconomic impact. Despite its frequency and associated distress, its exact cause is unknown. No significant study was done addressing this particular important issue in our country and our globe as well and this study will serve as a bench mark for future work on the topic. Objective: To assess prevalence of hyperemesis gravidarum and associated factors in women attending antenatal care in Arba Minch general hospital. Methods and materials: A descriptive facility based cross-sectional study was done in Arbaminch general hospital. Semi-structured questionnaires were administered to a sample of 183 admitted pregnant women. Descriptive statistic was used .. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2090-7214.1000285

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