Perception of Labour Pain among Primi Mothers
Journal Title: Journal of Nurse Midwifery and Maternal Health - Year 2019, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Pain during labor is caused by contractions of the muscles of the uterus and by pressure on the cervix. Labor pain can be felt as strong cramping pain in the abdomen, groin, and back. Aim: The present study aims to assess the perception of labour pain perception among primi mothers. Methods: The study was conducted at Government general hospital, Kancheepuram district. Research design adopted for this study was cross sectional design. The sample size for the study was 60 primi mothers who were selected by Convenient sampling method. The tool consists of two sections. Section A consisted of Structured questionnaire to elicit demographic variables of primi mothers and Section B comprised of visual analogue categorical numerical pain scale which was used to assess the pain perception of Primi mothers. Results: The present study results depicted that, regarding the level of labour pain perception among primi mothers, none of them had no pain; 7 (11.6%) had mild pain; 39 (65.0%) had moderate pain and 14 (23.4%) had severe pain and no one had worse pain. Conclusion: The results of the study concluded that majority 35 (58%) of primi mothers had moderate labour pain. The mothers may have lack of knowledge regarding the need for pain relief and various types of pain relief methods during labour. All the antenatal women particularly primi mothers should be educated about the need for pain relief during labor and also about the available options.
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B. Jayabharathi
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- DOI 10.21088/jnmmh.2454.7506.5119.2
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