Women's perceptions of counselling on pain assessment and management during labour in Finland: A cross-sectional survey

Hakala, Mervi; Rantala, Arja; Pölkki, Tarja

doi:10.1016/j.midw.2022.103471

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“…Similar data were reported by a Brazilian study among 165 women, where almost all participants (96.5%) had knowledge about at least one non-pharmacological method of relieving pain in labor, with immersion in water (87.1%), the use of a birthing ball (80.7%), and breathing technique (74.8%) as the most common methods of pain management [ 2 ]. Similar findings have been reported by Finnish authors, who reported that the parturients were aware of the following non-pharmacological ways of relieving pain in labor: breathing technique, use of cold and hot compresses, physical activity, and upright positions [ 35 , 36 ].…”

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“…Therefore, it seems safe to conclude that higher level of education corresponds to higher knowledge about non-pharmacological but lower knowledge about pharmacological ways of relieving labor pain. The correlation between higher level of education and knowledge about pain-relief methods in childbirth has been well-documented by numerous studies conducted in Nigeria, Australia, Saudi Arabia, or Finland [ 22 , 35 , 44 , 50 ].…”

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Women’s Knowledge about Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Methods of Pain Relief in Labor

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This study aimed to assess knowledge about non-pharmacological pain-relief methods in labor among women who have given birth at least once. This cross-sectional study was conducted using an online survey among 466 adult women. The minimum sample size was estimated based on the number of labor admissions in the year before the study in Poland. The survey included questions about respondents’ sociodemographics and knowledge of pain-relief methods. The knowledge score was calculated using the sum of correct answers. Non-parametric Spearman’s correlation, Kruskal–Wallis and Wilcoxon variance tests were used. Antenatal classes (313/68.9%) and the Internet (248/54.6%) were the most common sources of knowledge. The most popular pharmacological pain-relief methods included epidural anesthesia (386/85.0%) and nitrous oxide (301/66.3%). Massage and breathing techniques were the most commonly known non-pharmacological methods (405/89.2% and 400/88.1%, respectively). The knowledge score about non-pharmacological methods was significantly higher as compared to the pharmacological methods score (rc = 0.85; p < 0.001). Respondents’ age correlated with knowledge about non-pharmacological methods (rs = −0.10,p = 0.026) but did not correlate with knowledge about pharmacological methods. Educational level correlated with knowledge about pharmacological (rs = −0.13,p = 0.007) and non-pharmacological (rs = 0.14, p = 0.003) methods concerning pain relief in labor. No correlation was found between respondents’ knowledge and gravidity, number of vaginal or cesarean deliveries, and hospital referral levels for previous deliveries. Our findings support the need to implement educational programs to increase evidence-based knowledge about pain-relief methods during labor in women.

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Women’s Knowledge about Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Methods of Pain Relief in Labor

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“…These qualities include the midwife's concern, the midwife's good and pleasant attitude and the midwife's reassuring attitude [21]. By listening to women's experiences and by observing women during childbirth, factors that contribute to an optimized process of labor, such as the mothers' wellbeing and feelings of safety, may be identified [15]. Especially in pain assessment at the beginning of the labor process so that midwives can provide counseling and apply techniques to reduce pain [22,23].…”

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“…It is clear that women need information on the risks and benefits of all available pain relief methods in order to make informed decisions [11]. Although many methods are non-pharmacological to reduce labor pain, the most taught by midwives are proper breathing techniques, cold/hot treatment, and trying various positions and movements [15].…”

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Effect of Touching Therapy by Midwives on Labor Pain

Zulala¹,

Rohmah²

2023

Advances in Health Sciences Research

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Introduction: Childbirth is an event that changes the life and upbringing of women that affects both physically and psychologically in the short and long term. The anxiety score is increased then labor pain also increases. One of the practices used in lowering anxiety is touching therapy by midwives. The purpose of the study: researchers wanted to know the effect of touching therapy on labor pain. Research Methods: observational analytical research with a cohort approach. The sampling technique used consecutive sampling of 41 maternity mothers at one of the midwife clinics in Sleman Yogyakarta. Inclusion criteria: maternity mother, willing to be a respondent, no labor difficulties, sign informed consent. Exclusion criteria: mothers who get the augmentation of childbirth. Results: showing the difference in the average pain intensity score before and after therapy touching is 7.53 and 4.87 and the statistic test using the Wilcoxon test shows p value = 0.000. Conclusion: Touching Therapy Affects the Decrease in Pain Intensity in Maternity Mothers.

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The trends and hotspots of research on non-pharmacological interventions for labor pain management: a bibliometric analysis

Barut,

Sabancı Baransel,

Çelik

et al. 2024

Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Women's perceptions of counselling on pain assessment and management during labour in Finland: A cross-sectional survey

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Women’s Knowledge about Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Methods of Pain Relief in Labor

Women’s Knowledge about Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Methods of Pain Relief in Labor

Effect of Touching Therapy by Midwives on Labor Pain

The trends and hotspots of research on non-pharmacological interventions for labor pain management: a bibliometric analysis

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