Back massage as an approach to reduce labor anxiety in primigravida mothers
Soma Bepari, Siva Subramanian N., Mahalakshmi B.
TL;DR
This study shows that back massage during labor can reduce anxiety and shorten labor time for first-time mothers.
Contribution
The study demonstrates the effectiveness of effleurage back massage in reducing anxiety and labor duration in primigravida mothers.
Findings
The experimental group had significantly reduced anxiety scores (p < 0.001).
The experimental group experienced shorter mean labor duration.
Effleurage massage is a simple and effective intervention for improving labor outcomes.
Abstract
Effleurage massage is a gentle, rhythmic technique that may promote relaxation and reduce psychological distress during labor is of interest. Therefore, it is of interest to assess the effectiveness of effleurage back massage on reducing anxiety and labor duration among 180 primigravida mothers in Bharuch, Gujarat. The findings showed a significant reduction in anxiety scores and shorter mean labor duration in the experimental group (p < 0.001). Data shows that effleurage massage is a simple, effective intervention to improve psychological well-being and labor outcomes. It may be recommended as part of intrapartum nursing care for first-time mothers.
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Taxonomy
TopicsMaternal and Perinatal Health Interventions · Music Therapy and Health · Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies