Effect of education on midwives' knowledge, attitude and practice about non-pharmacologic labor pain relieving methods

M Geranmayeh; T Hadian; A Rezaepur; E Akhondzadeh; H Haghani

Journal of Inflammatory Diseases

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Effect of education on midwives' knowledge, attitude and practice about non-pharmacologic labor pain relieving methods

Author(s):

M Geranmayeh¹,

T Hadian^2,*,

A Rezaepur¹,

E Akhondzadeh³,

H Haghani¹

1Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

2, Islamic Azad university, maragheh, Iran

3Gilan University of Medical Sciences, Gilan, Iran

Journal of Inflammatory Diseases:Vol. 15, issue 2; 34-40

Article type:Research Article

How to Cite:M GeranmayehT HadianA RezaepurE AkhondzadehH HaghaniEffect of education on midwives' knowledge, attitude and practice about non-pharmacologic labor pain relieving methods.J Inflamm Dis.15(2):e155613.

Abstract

Background: Management of labor pain is one of the main goals of maternity care. Non-pharmacologic approaches toward this goal are consistent with midwifery care and the method of choice for many women. Midwives have a pivotal role in using different pain relief approaches. Objective: This study was designed to evaluate the role of education on midwives' knowledge, attitude, and practice towards pain reducing approaches during labor. Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study carried out at labor wards within the hospitals affiliated to Gilan University of Medical Sciences, Iran. Data were collected using a questionnaire confirmed by a panel of experts and test-retest method for its validity and reliability, respectively. A total of 59 midwives were chosen by quota sampling and participated in a one-day workshop. Pretest and post-test questionnaire were completed before and four months after education. Data were analyzed by descriptive and inference statistical methods using SPSS. Findings: Results showed that the midwives' knowledge, attitude and practice about pain relieving methods changed significantly following workshop (p

Keywords

Labor pain, Education, Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Midwife

درد زایمان، آموزش، آگاهی، نگرش، عملکرد، ماما

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