Childbirth Preparation: Knowledge of the Use of Non-Pharmacological Pain Relief Methods during Childbirth in Tshwane District, South Africa: A Cross-Sectional Study
Effective management of labour pain is an essential aspect of care provided to women during childbirth. The aim of this study was to assess pregnant women’s knowledge of using non-pharmacological pain relief methods during childbirth. Methods: This quantitative descriptive cross-sectional study was...
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| author | Seemole Eniffer Matabane Maurine Rofhiwa Musie Mavis Fhumulani Mulaudzi |
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| description | Effective management of labour pain is an essential aspect of care provided to women during childbirth. The aim of this study was to assess pregnant women’s knowledge of using non-pharmacological pain relief methods during childbirth. Methods: This quantitative descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at four hospitals in the Tshwane District of South Africa. The sample consisted of 384 pregnant women. Results: The results show that (<i>n</i> = 200, 52.1%) pregnant women lack knowledge regarding non-pharmacological pain relief methods, while a minority (<i>n</i> = 101, 26.3%) had some knowledge, some (<i>n</i> = 73, 19%) were uncertain about these methods and others (<i>n</i> = 10, 2.6%) did not comment. Additionally, most respondents (<i>n</i> = 232, 60%) never received education about the various methods available to manage pain during labour at antenatal care, while others (<i>n</i> = 131, 34%) agreed that they received such education. A significant relationship between the level of education and knowledge about non-pharmacological pain relief methods was noted (<i>p</i> = 0.0082). In conclusion, respondents knew methods such as massage, breathing exercises, movements and birth positions. However, they lacked knowledge of birth companionship, acupuncture, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), aromatherapy and music. The overall findings revealed that antenatal care services provided by midwives are not effectively preparing pregnant women for pain relief during childbirth. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ef2d72b1abc24e47837b8c82349e0b752024-03-27T13:57:49ZengMDPI AGNursing Reports2039-439X2039-44032023-12-0114111110.3390/nursrep14010001Childbirth Preparation: Knowledge of the Use of Non-Pharmacological Pain Relief Methods during Childbirth in Tshwane District, South Africa: A Cross-Sectional StudySeemole Eniffer Matabane0Maurine Rofhiwa Musie1Mavis Fhumulani Mulaudzi2Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Health Science, University of Pretoria, Gezina 0001, South AfricaDepartment of Nursing Science, Faculty of Health Science, University of Pretoria, Gezina 0001, South AfricaDepartment of Nursing Science, Faculty of Health Science, University of Pretoria, Gezina 0001, South AfricaEffective management of labour pain is an essential aspect of care provided to women during childbirth. The aim of this study was to assess pregnant women’s knowledge of using non-pharmacological pain relief methods during childbirth. Methods: This quantitative descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at four hospitals in the Tshwane District of South Africa. The sample consisted of 384 pregnant women. Results: The results show that (<i>n</i> = 200, 52.1%) pregnant women lack knowledge regarding non-pharmacological pain relief methods, while a minority (<i>n</i> = 101, 26.3%) had some knowledge, some (<i>n</i> = 73, 19%) were uncertain about these methods and others (<i>n</i> = 10, 2.6%) did not comment. Additionally, most respondents (<i>n</i> = 232, 60%) never received education about the various methods available to manage pain during labour at antenatal care, while others (<i>n</i> = 131, 34%) agreed that they received such education. A significant relationship between the level of education and knowledge about non-pharmacological pain relief methods was noted (<i>p</i> = 0.0082). In conclusion, respondents knew methods such as massage, breathing exercises, movements and birth positions. However, they lacked knowledge of birth companionship, acupuncture, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), aromatherapy and music. The overall findings revealed that antenatal care services provided by midwives are not effectively preparing pregnant women for pain relief during childbirth.https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4403/14/1/1childbirthknowledgenon-pharmacologicalpain reliefpreparation |
| spellingShingle | Seemole Eniffer Matabane Maurine Rofhiwa Musie Mavis Fhumulani Mulaudzi Childbirth Preparation: Knowledge of the Use of Non-Pharmacological Pain Relief Methods during Childbirth in Tshwane District, South Africa: A Cross-Sectional Study Nursing Reports childbirth knowledge non-pharmacological pain relief preparation |
| title | Childbirth Preparation: Knowledge of the Use of Non-Pharmacological Pain Relief Methods during Childbirth in Tshwane District, South Africa: A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_full | Childbirth Preparation: Knowledge of the Use of Non-Pharmacological Pain Relief Methods during Childbirth in Tshwane District, South Africa: A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_fullStr | Childbirth Preparation: Knowledge of the Use of Non-Pharmacological Pain Relief Methods during Childbirth in Tshwane District, South Africa: A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Childbirth Preparation: Knowledge of the Use of Non-Pharmacological Pain Relief Methods during Childbirth in Tshwane District, South Africa: A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_short | Childbirth Preparation: Knowledge of the Use of Non-Pharmacological Pain Relief Methods during Childbirth in Tshwane District, South Africa: A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_sort | childbirth preparation knowledge of the use of non pharmacological pain relief methods during childbirth in tshwane district south africa a cross sectional study |
| topic | childbirth knowledge non-pharmacological pain relief preparation |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4403/14/1/1 |
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