Ajitha Kumari, S R (2016) A Study to assess the effectiveness of slow paced breathing on pain perception during first stage of labour among primigravida mothers in a selected hospital at Kanyakumari district. Masters thesis, Global College of Nursing, Marthandam.
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Natural childbirth is a profound and powerful human experience which is a mixture of feeling of empowerment and accomplishment. Both pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods are available today and it is known that the non-pharmacological options involve less risk when used in this process. Breathing exercises helps labour women to relax and distract from the painful response. STATEMENT: “A study to assess the effectiveness of slow paced breathing on pain perception during first stage of labour among primigravida mothers in a selected hospital at Kanyakumari District.” OBJECTIVES: 1. To assess the pre-test and post-test level of pain perception during first stage of labor in experimental and control group. 2. To determine the effectiveness of slow paced breathing exercise by comparing the post-test level of pain perception of experimental and control group. 3. To associate pre-test level of pain perception during labour with selected demographic variables. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY: The research design adopted for this study was quasi experimental design .The sample size was 60 (30 experimental and 30 control group) and was drawn through purposive sampling technique. The level of labour pain perception was assessed by using Numeric pain rating scale. Slow paced breathing was instructed to practice during contractions for 2 hours during active phase for experimental group. Pre-test was assessed before intervention and Post test done after intervention for both group. The data gathered were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistical method. FINDINGS OF THE STUDY: The mean post-test score on level of pain perception during first stage of labour in experimental group was 1.6, but in control group it was 2.5. The calculated unpaired “t” value was 5.92, which is more than the table value at 5% significance (table value = 2.02). Hence, it was statistically significant at 5% (p < 0.05). It shows that slow paced breathing is effective in reduction of pain perception during first stage of labour. Hence the research hypothesis (H1) is accepted. There is no significant association between demographic variables. Hence the research hypothesis (H2) is rejected. CONCLUSION: This study finding revealed that slow paced breathing exercise helps in reducing the level of pain perception among primigravida mothers in the experimental group. So this can be practiced as a Non-pharmacological method to relieve pain perception during labour in various settings.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Additional Information: | (Reg.No.301422301) |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | slow paced breathing ; pain perception ; first stage of labour ; primigravida mothers ; selected hospital ; Kanyakumari district. |
| Subjects: | NURSING > Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing |
| Depositing User: | Subramani R |
| Date Deposited: | 05 Nov 2018 01:59 |
| Last Modified: | 05 Nov 2018 01:59 |
| URI: | http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/10040 |
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