Role of Pregnancy Unique Quantification of emesis 24 questionnaire in assessing the quality of life of pregnant women with nausea and vomiting

As per the sample size calculations, 385 antenatal women will be included in the study A detailed history will be taken including patient’s occupation, socio-economic status, obstetric history, past medical and past surgical history and personal history. Clinical examination findings, ultrasound findings and blood/ urine test reports will be noted. PUQE-24-QOL questionnaire will be given when patient seeks medical advice for nausea and vomiting of pregnancy, at the time of NT scan and at the time of hospital admission if any. Women will also be asked mark on the scale for quality-of-life assessment. Severity of NVP will be compared with its impact on QOL and pregnancy outcome and secondary outcome measures mentioned above. For analysis, the highest score among the assessment time-points, mean score, number of episodes requiring medical advice will be considered as test objectives.

Benefits:

It will be beneficial in assessment of ability of pregnant women with NVP to take their

iron containing prenatal vitamins , to estimate the health cost of NVP, use of

emergency room or hospitalisation for NVP due to uncontrolled symptoms and

dehydration and overall well being of pregnant women and quality of life.