Women experience traumatic pain during normal delivery, as well anxiety and discomfort are intimately associated with it. Rebozo technique is one of the non-pharmacological pain relieve measures which give the mother a larger pelvic space so that the baby could descend the pelvis more easily and the birth process could proceed more quickly. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of applying Rebozo techniques on pain intensity and anxiety among primiparous women during the active phase of labor. Design: A quasi experimental study design was utilized. Study sample: A purposive sample of 124 primiparous women was divided randomly into two groups assigned to either intervention or control group, each group contained sixty two woman. Tools of data collection: Four tools were used; a structured interview schedule, Visual Analogue Scale, Beck Anxiety Inventory and Satisfaction Likert scale. Results: The present study findings showed that in the 1 st , 2 nd & 3 rd hour of the active phase of labor after applying rebozo techniques, there were highly statistically significant decrease in labor pain, anxiety and high satisfaction level regarding the application of rebozo techniques in favor of the intervention group (p= 0.001). Conclusion:Rebozo techniques are non-pharmacological effective measures for reducing labor pain, anxiety level and enhancing satisfaction level among primiparous women during labor. Recommendations: Integrating Rebozo techniques as a non-pharmacological pain relieve measure in nursing care protocol for women in labor to reduce pain, anxiety and enhance maternal satisfaction during labor.
Background: Cesarean section is accompanied by persistent postoperative pain and anxiety. Aim: To determine the effect of online education on reducing post-caesarian section 'pain and anxiety among pregnant women. Design: A quasi-experimental design was used to accomplish this study (pre/post-test). Setting: The study was conducted at the antenatal outpatient clinic in Mansoura University Hospital. Subject: A purposive sampling technique was used to select a sample of 100 pregnant women who were enrolled in the previously selected setting. Tools: Three tools were used (I) an Online-administered questionnaire, which covered two parts personal data and current obstetric history, (II) A numerical pain rating scale, and (III) a State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. Results: The current study found that pregnant women who received online education experienced lower mean pain scores post-online education than those pre-online education (P= 0.05). This difference was highly statistically significant. Additionally, the study found that anxiety levels among expectant women were significantly different post-online education compared to pre-online education (P= 0.001). Pre and post-education, there was a significant positive relationship between the pregnant women's state anxiety levels and pain intensity. Conclusion: Online education on has a positive effect on reducing post-caesarian section 'pain and anxiety among pregnant women. Recommendations: Providing online education for pregnant women is recommended to improve their knowledge and reported practices which are reflected in pain and anxiety levels reduction.
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