Prevalence & correlates of chronic perinatal pain – a study from India
Objectives: To study the prevalence of chronic perinatal pain among mothers who had infants between the ages of 13–25 months in the State of Kerala, India and to report its correlates in the socio-demographic, obstetric and psychological domains. Methods: A total of 9305 mothers selected by cluster...
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| author | Geetha Desai G. Sunil Kumar L. Manoj G. R. Gokul K. V. Beena K. Thennarasu T. S. Jaisoorya |
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| description | Objectives: To study the prevalence of chronic perinatal pain among mothers who had infants between the ages of 13–25 months in the State of Kerala, India and to report its correlates in the socio-demographic, obstetric and psychological domains. Methods: A total of 9305 mothers selected by cluster random sampling were assessed cross-sectionally for chronic perinatal pain using a questionnaire by Junior Public Health Nurses (JPHNs). In addition, information regarding socio-demographic profile, obstetric history, infant details and perinatal depression were collected. Results: Of the 8302 (89.3%) valid responses, 552 (6.6%) mothers reported chronic perinatal pain. Among those with pain, 142 (25.6%) reported pain during pregnancy, 314 (56.7%) during postpartum and 96 (17.7%) during both periods. The commonest sites of pain reported were back 280 (51%) and pelvic region 110 (19%). Mothers with chronic perinatal pain were more likely to be younger, less educated, employed and from an urban background. Chronic perinatal pain was associated with obstetric complications, delivery by instrumental/caesarean section, non-exclusive breast feeding and higher maternal depression scores. Conclusion: Chronic pain is common among mothers in India during the perinatal period and greater attention needs to be given for it to be recognised and treated early. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-4b6f30e9b83d42ddad2ff31b1b777b8a2023-09-14T12:44:00ZengTaylor & Francis GroupJournal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynecology0167-482X1743-89422019-04-01402919610.1080/0167482X.2017.14052581405258Prevalence & correlates of chronic perinatal pain – a study from IndiaGeetha Desai0G. Sunil Kumar1L. Manoj2G. R. Gokul3K. V. Beena4K. Thennarasu5T. S. Jaisoorya6National Institute of Mental Health and NeurosciencesNational Health MissionNational Health MissionNational Health MissionAmrita Institute of Medical SciencesNIMHANSNational Institute of Mental Health and NeurosciencesObjectives: To study the prevalence of chronic perinatal pain among mothers who had infants between the ages of 13–25 months in the State of Kerala, India and to report its correlates in the socio-demographic, obstetric and psychological domains. Methods: A total of 9305 mothers selected by cluster random sampling were assessed cross-sectionally for chronic perinatal pain using a questionnaire by Junior Public Health Nurses (JPHNs). In addition, information regarding socio-demographic profile, obstetric history, infant details and perinatal depression were collected. Results: Of the 8302 (89.3%) valid responses, 552 (6.6%) mothers reported chronic perinatal pain. Among those with pain, 142 (25.6%) reported pain during pregnancy, 314 (56.7%) during postpartum and 96 (17.7%) during both periods. The commonest sites of pain reported were back 280 (51%) and pelvic region 110 (19%). Mothers with chronic perinatal pain were more likely to be younger, less educated, employed and from an urban background. Chronic perinatal pain was associated with obstetric complications, delivery by instrumental/caesarean section, non-exclusive breast feeding and higher maternal depression scores. Conclusion: Chronic pain is common among mothers in India during the perinatal period and greater attention needs to be given for it to be recognised and treated early.http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0167482X.2017.1405258chronic painperinatalprevalencecorrelatesindia |
| spellingShingle | Geetha Desai G. Sunil Kumar L. Manoj G. R. Gokul K. V. Beena K. Thennarasu T. S. Jaisoorya Prevalence & correlates of chronic perinatal pain – a study from India Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynecology chronic pain perinatal prevalence correlates india |
| title | Prevalence & correlates of chronic perinatal pain – a study from India |
| title_full | Prevalence & correlates of chronic perinatal pain – a study from India |
| title_fullStr | Prevalence & correlates of chronic perinatal pain – a study from India |
| title_full_unstemmed | Prevalence & correlates of chronic perinatal pain – a study from India |
| title_short | Prevalence & correlates of chronic perinatal pain – a study from India |
| title_sort | prevalence correlates of chronic perinatal pain a study from india |
| topic | chronic pain perinatal prevalence correlates india |
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