AimThe aim of this study was to evaluate the acceptability and satisfaction of pregnant women at risk of hypertensive disorders with self‐monitoring their blood pressure.DesignA prospective cross‐sectional study.MethodsWomen at risk of hypertensive disorders during pregnancy were recommended to self‐monitor their blood pressure at the study site to reduce hospital visits. Women who purchased a subsidised blood pressure monitor through the hospital were invited to participate in a survey about acceptability of and satisfaction with self‐monitoring their blood pressure between hospital visits. Data were analysed with descriptive statistics and content analysis.ResultsThirty women completed the survey. Most women were highly satisfied with self‐monitoring their blood pressure and the support provided from hospital staff for responding to high readings experienced at home. The reassurance of monitoring their health and the convenience of reduced hospital visits were reported benefits of self‐monitoring blood pressure. Inaccuracy of readings, anxiety associated with high readings, and cost of purchasing the machine were described as concerns by a small number of women.ConclusionThe findings suggest that self‐monitoring blood pressure may be a useful addition to antenatal care for women at risk of hypertensive disorders. Ensuring that antenatal care providers adequately test machines for accuracy and educate women about proper use is essential. Promoting equitable access to self‐monitoring by providing free or very low‐cost machines to women experiencing financial disadvantage is warranted.ImpactSelf‐monitoring blood pressure during pregnancy has the potential to improve the detection of hypertensive disorders and reduce hospital visits and associated healthcare system costs.Public or Patient ContributionThe authors have nothing to report.

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女性对怀孕期间自我监测血压的接受度和满意度


目的本研究的目的是评估有高血压疾病风险的孕妇自我监测血压的可接受性和满意度。设计一项前瞻性横断面研究。方法建议怀孕期间有高血压疾病风险的妇女在研究地点自我监测血压，以减少住院次数。通过医院购买补贴血压计的妇女被邀请参加一项关于在两次医院就诊之间自我监测血压的可接受性和满意度的调查。通过描述性统计和内容分析对数据进行分析。结果30 名女性完成了调查。大多数女性对自我监测血压以及医院工作人员为应对在家中经历的高读数而提供的支持感到非常满意。据报道，自我监测血压的好处是监测健康状况的保证和减少医院就诊的便利性。少数女性将读数不准确、与高读数相关的焦虑以及购买机器的成本描述为担忧。结论研究结果表明，对于有高血压疾病风险的妇女，自我监测血压可能是产前保健的有用补充。确保产前保健提供者充分测试机器的准确性并教育妇女正确使用是必不可少的。通过向经济困难的妇女提供免费或非常低成本的机器来促进公平获得自我监测是必要的。影响怀孕期间自我监测血压有可能提高高血压疾病的检测率，并减少医院就诊和相关的医疗保健系统成本。公众或患者贡献作者没有什么可报告的。