Effectiveness of Nursing Intervention Protocol on Recurrence of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis Infection Associated Pregnancy

Aim of the study: The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of nursing intervention protocol on recurrence of vulvovaginal Candidiasis infection associated pregnancy. Setting: This study was conducted in antenatal outpatient clinic at Benha University Hospital Design: Quasi experimental study was utilized to fulfill the aim of the study. Sample: A group of 300 pregnant women was included by purposive sampling technique; the study subjects randomly assigned into two equal group (control and study) Tools: Two tools were used to collect data, Tool I: Structured Interview Questionnaire Sheet to assess general characteristics of women, obstetrical data, predisposing factor of vulvovaginal candidiasis and daily health practice, Tool II: Follow-up Sheet used to follow-up symptoms and signs of vulvovaginal candidiasis and problems associated recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis. Results: The mean score of symptoms and signs of vulvovaginal candidiasis decrease in study group than control group through pregnancy period. Also, there was highly statistical significant differences (p<0.001**) between both groups through follow-up till term. Conclusion: The nursing intervention protocol had a significant effect in improving health practices regarding prevention recurrence of vulvovaginal candidiasis during pregnancy. Also, there was decrease in recurrence and severity of vulvovaginal candidiasis episodes among pregnant women in study group through follow-up till term while increase in control group with highly statistical significant differences between both groups. Recommendation: Increase awareness of women about healthy practices to prevent recurrence of vulvovaginal candidiasis during pregnancy. Simple illustrated instructions about vulvovaginal candidiasis and healthy practices toward vaginal health should be available for women in obstetrics and gynecology outpatient clinic