Effect of nursing program regarding lifestyle modification on selected outcomes among women with endometriosis

Endometriosis is one of the most common benign gynecological disorders that affects approximately 5-15% of women within their reproductive age. Endometriosis-related pain and fatigue are common and adversely impact several areas of many women's lives. Aim: The study aimed to investigate the effect of nursing program regarding lifestyle modification on selected outcomes among women with endometriosis Design: A quasi-experimental study design control, and study group was used. Setting: The study was conducted at the outpatient gynecological department at Beni-Suef University Hospital. Data collected for 9 months from the beginning first September 2019 to the end of May 2020. Sample: A purposive sample approach of 60 women was included in the study. Tools: Five tools were used for data collection, Sociodemographic characteristics, Self-care practice, Endometriosis health profile questionnaire, Hamilton Rating Scale for depression, and Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale. A procedure was carried out through four phases as initial assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation phase. Results: There were statistically significant differences between pre- and post-program implementation in study group regarding all selected outcomes: knowledge (f:0.169, p:0.001), practice (f:3.058, p:0.017), fatigue (f:4.887, p:0.001), pain (f:5.58, p:0.002), and depression (f:2.257, p:0.040). moreover, there were significant statistical differences for all items in the study group regarding lifestyle modification. Conclusion: The implementation of nursing programs regarding lifestyle modifications such as (healthy dietary habits, physical activity, and stress management) for women with endometriosis has shown improvement in their knowledge and reduce endometriosis-related symptoms (depression, anxiety, fatigue, and pain). Recommendation: Nursing programs regarding lifestyle modifications should be applied for all women with endometriosis, and online easily accessible nursing programs regarding lifestyle are also needed, with further research on their utilization and usefulness