The Perceptions and Feelings of Women Related to Labor Pain: Fear, Panic, Anxiety Feelings and Support Need of Primiparas Women
Abstract
Aim:
Labor pain is a subjective experience that is affected not only by
physiological factors but also by psychosocial, cultural and envorimental
factors. The aim of this study is to
assess and determine the perceptions and feelings of women towards labor pain.
Methods: The universe of the cross-sectional study consisted of 300 women who came to hospital for labor. Only women who had normal labor were included. "Survey form" and Visual Analog Scale were used to collect the data.
Results: This study found that primiparas had high levels of fear (p<0.001). A considerable number had panic (p<0.001) and anxiety (p<0.001), felt more need for support (p<0.001), and were fearful of losing their baby (p<0.05). Multiparas also had more self-confidence.
Conclussion: Women perceive intolerable labor pain, use different methods to cope and re more likely to receive support require the development of initiatives directed at them.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Health Care Administration
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Sibel Öztürk
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0000-0003-3236-1495
Türkiye
Fatma Güdücü Tüfekçi
Türkiye
Neşe Karakaya
This is me
Türkiye
Publication Date
June 28, 2019
Submission Date
February 12, 2019
Acceptance Date
May 12, 2019
Published in Issue
Year 2019 Volume: 9 Number: 2