Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (NVP) in Chinese pregnant women: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study addresses the scarcity of research on nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (NVP) in China. It aims to explore the current NVP status in the country using validated questionnaires, analyze associated factors, and provide a useful reference for future research. The study also compares results from different assessment tools.

Methods

Online questionnaires were utilized to gather data from 535 pregnant women across 24 provinces. Demographic, pregnancy, and NVP-related information were collected. NVP severity was assessed using Pregnancy-Unique Quantification of Emesis and Nausea (PUQE) and the Rhodes Index of Nausea, Vomiting, and Retching (RINVR) scales. Ordinal logistic regression identified factors linked to NVP severity. Differences between PUQE and RINVR a

SUBMITTER: Zou T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11251098 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature