Roles of nurses in preventing postpartum cardiovascular disease complication of Pre-eclampsia
Oguejiofor, Ifeanyichukwu (2025)
2025
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2025121034734
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2025121034734
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Pre-eclampsia is one of the major classes of Pregnancy-related Hypertension that affect 2-8% of pregnancies worldwide, contributing significantly to maternal and perinatal morbidity according to WHO because of problem with the placenta. Risk of cardiovascular diseases such as coronary artery disease is elevated especially in pregnant women with history of PE, eclampsia, and even stroke compared to a normotensive pregnancy. The aim was to explore literature on nurses’ roles in preventing postpartum cardiovascular disease following PE, reduce the risks, and provide information on best management and monitoring practices.
Information was collected using three databases: CINAHL, PUBMED, and Google Scholar. 9 articles generated six themes identified for nurses in the management of CVD in pregnant women. Those themes are screening, counseling, maternal factor, maternal breastfeeding, motivation, and organizing communal initiatives. In conclusion, it was found that nurses play an essential role in preventing cardiovascular complications from preeclampsia and revealed gaps in postpartum care when planning and monitoring are insufficient. Interpersonal challenges—such as culturally based discrimination—can hinder care but may be reduced with stronger social support. In addition, stressed the need to educate mothers on breastfeeding, postpartum screening, exercise, and other health-promoting behaviours, using motivational strategies to support adherence. It also emphasized that timely pharmacological interventions could reduce risk, but safe and effective use requires proper training and continuous monitoring.
Information was collected using three databases: CINAHL, PUBMED, and Google Scholar. 9 articles generated six themes identified for nurses in the management of CVD in pregnant women. Those themes are screening, counseling, maternal factor, maternal breastfeeding, motivation, and organizing communal initiatives. In conclusion, it was found that nurses play an essential role in preventing cardiovascular complications from preeclampsia and revealed gaps in postpartum care when planning and monitoring are insufficient. Interpersonal challenges—such as culturally based discrimination—can hinder care but may be reduced with stronger social support. In addition, stressed the need to educate mothers on breastfeeding, postpartum screening, exercise, and other health-promoting behaviours, using motivational strategies to support adherence. It also emphasized that timely pharmacological interventions could reduce risk, but safe and effective use requires proper training and continuous monitoring.