scholarly journals Effect of Zilgrei Method and Lumbal Massage Combination on Labor Progress during Latent Phase of First Stage of Labor in Primigravida

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Melati Yuliandari ◽  
Leri Septiani ◽  
Roni Rowawi ◽  
Sri Komalaningsih ◽  
Herry Garna
Keyword(s):  
Intervention Group ◽  
Labor Pain ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Independent Practice ◽  
Birth Canal ◽  
Work Area ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Pelvic Muscles ◽  
Latent Phase ◽  
First Stage Of Labor

The first stage of labor starts from the onset of cervical dilatation and divided into latent and active phases. The latent phase is a more prolonged phase of labor, which allows various interventions performed. Interventions and the latent phase's length may lead to anxiety and restlessness, which might contribute to prolonged labor when experienced by women in labor. A combination of the Zilgrei method and lumbar massage used to reduce labor pain. This method combines movement, change of position, breathing exercise, and the light massage performed since the first stage of labor. It expected that the work of interrelated pelvic muscles becomes harmonized; hence, the cervix will be softer, and the uterine muscles may push the fetus towards the birth canal. This study aimed to determine the effect of the Zilgrei method and lumbar massage combination on the latent phase of the first stage of labor progress in primigravida. It is a quantitative quasi-experimental study on 66 women who underwent the latent phase of the first stage of labor in independent practice of midwife the work area of Citarip Public Health Center during May–July 2019, who were divided equally into control and intervention groups. The statistical analysis used was univariate and bivariate analyses with an independent t test. The mean duration of labor in the latent phase of the first stage of labor in the control group and intervention group was 368 minutes and 307 minutes, respectively, with a difference of 61 minutes (p=0.002). Therefore, the Zilgrei method and lumbar massage combination significantly affect labor progress in the latent phase of the first stage of labor in primigravida. PENGARUH KOMBINASI METODE ZILGREI DAN PEMIJATAN LUMBAL TERHADAP PROSES KEMAJUAN PERSALINAN PADA PRIMIGRAVIDAKala I persalinan merupakan tahap serviks terbuka yang terdiri atas fase laten dan fase aktif. Fase laten mempunyai durasi persalinan lebih panjang sehingga memungkinkan banyak intervensi. Intervensi dan lama fase laten dapat menimbulkan kecemasan dan kegelisahan, apabila dialami ibu in partu dapat menjadi faktor persalinan lama. Kombinasi Metode Zilgrei dan pemijatan lumbal menjadi metode mengurangi rasa nyeri persalinan yang menggabungkan gerakan, perubahan posisi, latihan pernapasan, dan pijatan ringan yang dipersiapkan sejak kala I persalinan. Diharapkan kerja otot panggul saling berkaitan menjadi selaras sehingga serviks tidak kaku dan terdapat potensi otot rahim mendorong janin menuju jalan lahir. Tujuan penelitian ini mengetahui pengaruh kombinasi Metode Zilgrei dan pemijatan lumbal terhadap kemajuan proses persalinan kala I fase laten pada primigravida. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuasi eksperimental kuantitatif pada 66 wanita yang menjalani fase laten persalinan kala I di bidan praktik mandiri (BPM) wilayah kerja Puskesmas Citarip periode Mei–Juli 2019 yang dibagi rata menjadi kelompok kontrol dan intervensi. Analisis statistik menggunakan analisis univariat dan bivariat dengan uji t independen. Durasi persalinan kala I fase laten rerata kelompok kontrol dan intervensi adalah 368 menit dan 307 menit masing-masing dengan selisih waktu 61 menit (p=0.002). Simpulan. kombinasi Metode Zilgrei dan pemijatan lumbal berpengaruh terhadap kemajuan proses persalinan kala I fase laten pada primigravida.

DZIKIR CAN REDUCE LABOR PAIN LEVEL

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-30
Author(s):  
Ai Nur Zannah
Keyword(s):  
Physiological Condition ◽  
Active Phase ◽  
Labor Pain ◽  
Pain Level ◽  
Cervical Dilation ◽  
Uterine Contractions ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Latent Phase ◽  
First Stage Of Labor

Labor pain is a physiological condition that began at the first stage of labor (laten and active phase). Pain comes from uterine contractions and cervical dilation in an attempt to pave the way for birth and encourage babies to be born. Experts find pharmacological and non-pharmacological ways to reduce pain in labor, one of them is Dzikir guided by childbirth helper (midwife). The purpose of this study was to analyze the differences of labor pain level on mother in latent phase before and after applying Dzikir. Subjects were 15 accidentally selected mothers in labor latent phase on March - April in PMB “S” Puger Jember. The design of this study uses a quasi-experimental one group pre-posttest. Results showed significant decreased pain level of mothers after doing Dzikir significantly (Z=-3,578, p≤0.001). In conclusions, there are differences of labor pain level on mother in latent phase before and after applying Dzikir

Influence of Adolescent Reproductive Health Promotion Media Booklet on Knowledge and Attitude of Adolescents Living in Work Area of Ibrahim Adjie Public Health Center in 2018

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sri Hennyati Amiruddin ◽  
Sri Komalaningsih ◽  
Ma'mun Sutisna ◽  
Hidayat Wijayanegara ◽  
Leri Septiani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Work Area ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Kolmogorov Smirnov ◽  
Adolescent Reproductive Health ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Adolescent period is a critical period that requires quality health services. The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of health education through booklet media on the knowledge and attitude towards reproductive health among adolescents. This was a quasi-experimental case control study with nonequivalent two group design conducted on 282 students of SMP Negeri 37, a public junior high school, in the work area of Ibrahim Adjie Public Health Center in Bandung city during December 2018–May 2019. Subjects were divided into two groups, intervention and control groups, with 141 subjects in each group. Data collected were tested for normality and homogeneity using Kolmogorov-Smirnov and Levene tests, respectively, followed by a bivariate analysis using Wilcoxon test to determine the difference. Knowledge of all students in both groups was poor during pre-test with an increase found in 135 subjects (95.7%) in the intervention group (p=0.001) and 63 subjects (44.7%) in the control group (p=0.003) based on the post-test results. Negative attitude was also seen in both groups during pre-test, with a shift towards positive attitude was evident in 134 students (95.0%) in the intervention group (p=0.001) and 117 students (83.0%) in the control group (p=0.002) based on post-test results. This presence that health information conveyed through booklet has a probability of giving 0.995 times stronger influence leaflet. Thus, the use of booklet can improve knowledge and attitude towards adolescent reproductive health. PENGARUH BOOKLET MEDIA PROMOSI KESEHATAN REPRODUKSI REMAJA TERHADAP PENGETAHUAN DAN SIKAP REMAJA YANG BERTEMPAT TINGGAL DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS IBRAHIM ADJIE TAHUN 2018Masa remaja merupakan masa kritis yang membutuhkan pelayanan kesehatan yang berkualitas. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisis pengaruh pendidikan kesehatan melalui media booklet terhadap pengetahuan dan sikap remaja tentang kesehatan reproduksi. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian quasi-experimental case control dengan rancangan nonequivalent two group yang dilaksanakan terhadap 282 siswa/i SMP Negeri 37 di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Ibrahim Adjie Kota Bandung selama Desember 2018–Mei 2019. Subjek dibagi menjadi dua kelompok, yaitu kelompok intervensi dan kontrol dengan 141 subjek di setiap kelompok. Data yang terkumpul diuji normalitas dan homogenitasnya masing-masing menggunakan Uji Kolmogorov-Smirnov dan Levene, dilanjutkan dengan analisis bivariat menggunakan Uji Wilcoxon untuk mengetahui perbedaannya. Pengetahuan semua siswa pada kedua kelompok kurang saat pre-test dengan peningkatan pengetahuan 135 subjek (95,7%) pada kelompok intervensi (p=0,001) dan 63 subjek (44,7%) pada kelompok kontrol (p=0,003) berdasar atas hasil post-test. Sikap negatif juga terlihat pada kedua kelompok selama pre-test dengan pergeseran ke arah sikap positif 134 siswa (95,0%) pada kelompok intervensi (p=0,001) dan 117 siswa (83,0%) pada kelompok kontrol (p=0,002) berdasar atas hasil post-test. Informasi kesehatan yang disampaikan melalui media booklet ini berpeluang memberikan pengaruh 0,995 kali lebih kuat daripada media leaflet. Dengan demikian, penggunaan booklet dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan dan sikap remaja terhadap kesehatan reproduksi. Simpulan, terdapat pengaruh pendidikan kesehatan melalui media booklet terhadap pengetahuan dan sikap remaja tentang kesehatan reproduksi.

scholarly journals TERAPI ALTERNATIF PENGURANGAN RASA NYERI DAN KECEMASAN MELALUI SLOW STROKE BACK MASSAGE (SSBM) PADA INPARTU KALA I FASE AKTIF

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 211-218
Author(s):  
Diah Evawanna Anuhgera ◽  
Wilda Wahyuni Siregar ◽  
Nikmah Jalilah Ritonga ◽  
Desikawali Pardede
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scale ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
The Body ◽  
Labor Pain ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
First Stage Of Labor ◽  
Back Massage

Abstract Labor is always synonymous with the experience of pain and fear felt by mother. SSBM stimulates the body release endorphins which are having natural pain killing propoerties and reducing anxiety levels. This study aimed to determine the effect of slow stroke back massage (SSBM) on reduction of labor pain and anxiety during first stage of labor. A quasi-experimental study with purposive non-probability sampling techniwue is used for the people. Study was conducted on 36 samples (18 in experimental group anda 18 in control group). A structured interview schedule, albor assesment performa, numerical pain rating scale and DASS(Depresssion, Anxiety and Stress Scales) were used for data collection and the data were analyzed by paired and unpaired t test. There were statistically significant differences of anxiety and pain levels before and after intervention in the experiment and control group with p value 0.00.Result confirmed that SSBM is significantly effective in reducing labor pain and anxiety level during first stage of labor. Abstract Labor is always synonymous with the experience of pain and fear felt by mother. SSBM stimulates the body release endorphins which are having natural pain killing propoerties and reducing anxiety levels. This study aimed to determine the effect of slow stroke back massage (SSBM) on reduction of labor pain and anxiety during first stage of labor. A quasi-experimental study with purposive non-probability sampling techniwue is used for the people. Study was conducted on 36 samples (18 in experimental group anda 18 in control group). A structured interview schedule, albor assesment performa, numerical pain rating scale and DASS(Depresssion, Anxiety and Stress Scales) were used for data collection and the data were analyzed by paired and unpaired t test. There were statistically significant differences of anxiety and pain levels before and after intervention in the experiment and control group with p value 0.00.Result confirmed that SSBM is significantly effective in reducing labor pain and anxiety level during first stage of labor.

scholarly journals JUS MENTIMUN DAPAT MENURUNKAN TEKANAN DARAH PADA WANITA MENOPAUSE

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 697-703
Author(s):  
Fika Kusmawati ◽  
Sri Dinengsih ◽  
Risza Choirunisa Choirunisa
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Work Area ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Background: The prevalence of hypertension in Indonesia is 45.9% for 55-64 years old, 57.6% for 65-74 years old and 63.8% for >75 years old. It is estimated that people with hypertension in Indonesia reach 15 million people but only 4% are controlled hypertension. The prevalence is 6-15% in the elderly, 50% are not aware of being hypertensive patients, so they tend to become severe hypertension because they do not avoid and do not know the risk factors and 90% are essential hypertension.The Purpose  Knowing the effect of giving cucumber juice on blood pressure in postmenopausal women in the work area of the Puskesmas baktijaya, south tangerang city in 2021 in the intervention group and control group.Methodology: The researcher used a quasi-experimental research design with a pre-test and with control design. The sample in this study amounted to 36 people consisting of 18 intervention groups and 18 control groups. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. The research instrument consisted of an observation sheet on the state of blood pressure in patients with hypertension before being given cucumber juice and changes in blood pressure in postmenopausal women with hypertension after being given cucumber juice.Research result: There was an effect of giving cucumber juice on decreasing blood pressure in the intervention group with a mean rank of 13.72 and in the control group with a mean rank of 23.28. With a p value of 0.005 < 0.05. There is an effect of giving cucumber juice to decrease diastolic blood pressure in the intervention group with a mean rank of 23.94 and in the control group with a mean rank of 13.06. With a p value of 0.001 <0.05.Conclusions and suggestions: Giving cucumber juice can affect the reduction of blood pressure in postmenopausal women. Suggestion giving cucumber juice to menopausal women or the public can be applied and consumed regularly. Keywords:Menopausal Women, Hypertension, Cucumber ABSTRAK Latar Belakang: Prevalensi  hipertensi di  Indonesia  sebesar  45,9%  untuk  umur  55-64 tahun, 57,6% umur 65-74 tahun dan 63,8%  umur >75 tahun. Diperkirakan penderita hipertensi di Indonesia mencapai 15 juta jiwa tetapi  hanya  4%  yang  merupakan  hipertensi terkontrol. Prevalensi 6-15% pada orang lanjut usia, 50% tidak menyadari sebagai penderita hipertensi sehingga mereka cenderung menjadi hipertensi berat karena tidak menghindari dan tidak  mengetahui  faktor  risikonya  dan  90%  merupakan hipertensi esensial.Tujuan: Mengetahui pengaruh pemberian jus mentimun terhadap tekanan darah pada wanita menopause di wilayah kerja puskesmas baktijaya kota tangerang selatan tahun 2021 pada kelompok intervensi dan kelompok kontrol.Metodologi: Peneliti menggunakan desain penelitian quasi-eksperimen dengan rancangan pre-test and with control. Sampel dalam penelitian berjumlah 36 orang yang terdiri dari 18 kelompok intervensi dan 18 kelompok kontrol. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan purposive sampling. Instrumen penelitian terdiri dari pada  lembar  observasi  keadaan  tekanan  darah pada  penderita  hipertensi sebelum diberikan jus mentimun dan  perubahan  tekanan  darah  pada  wanita menopause yang mengalami hipertensi setelah diberikan jus mentimun.Hasil Penelitian: Ada pengaruh pemberian jus mentimun terhadap penurunan tekanan darah pada kelompok intervensi dengan mean rank 13,72 dan pada kelompok kontrol dengan mean rank 23,28. Dengan nilai p value sebesar 0,005 < 0,05. Ada pengaruh  pemberian jus mentimun terhadap penurunan tekanan darah diastolik pada kelompok intervensi dengan mean rank 23,94 dan pada kelompok kontrol dengan mean rank 13,06. nilai p value sebesar 0,001 < 0,05.Simpulan Pemberian jus mentimun dapat berpengaruh terhadap penurunan tekanan darah pada wanita menopause.Saran pemberian jus mentimun pada wanita menopause atau masyarakat dapat diterapkan dan dikonsumsi secara rutin. Kata Kunci : Wanita Menopause, Hipertensi, Mentimun 

scholarly journals The Effect of Sundanese Instrumental Music Therapy and The Provision of Spicy Drinks on Pain Intensity and Labor Duration

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Ni Gusti Made Ayu Agung Budhi ◽  
Ni Nyoman Sasnitiari
Keyword(s):  
Music Therapy ◽  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Instrumental Music ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Active Phase ◽  
Labor Pain ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental

The pain in labor due to contractions and the process of expelling the baby cannot be avoided by the mother. One way to reduce pain intensity non-pharmacologically is music therapy and the provision of spice drinks. music therapy can reduce stress and anxiety levels, especially during childbirth, while herbal drinks derived from ginger are analgesic, as well as cinnamon and cloves, can relieve pain. The research method is “Quasi experimental pre-post test with control group design. The intervention group was Sundanese instrumental music therapy with spice drinks and the control group was only given spice drinks, which was carried out on mothers giving birth during an active phase. The population is all mothers giving birth in BPM Bogor area. The sample size of the average difference test of two paired groups is 15 respondents in each group. The results showed a decrease in labor pain in the active phase of the first stage in the intervention group with p = 0.016. This shows that there is an effect of giving music therapy and spice drinks on the intensity of labor pain as assessed by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and there is no significant change in the decrease in labor pain during the active phase of labor, in the control group (p>0.05). There was no significant result on the length of labor with p = 0.439 (p > 0.05). This means that both the control and intervention groups did not show a difference in the time/length of labor

scholarly journals Efektivitas Latihan Birth Ball Terhadap Penurunan Nyeri Persalinan Kala I Fase Aktif pada Primigravida

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Ade Kurniawati ◽  
Djaswadi Dasuki ◽  
Farida Kartini
Keyword(s):  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Active Phase ◽  
Labor Pain ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
First Stage Of Labor

<em><span>Some problems may appear due to childbirth, such as discomfort, fear and pain. Particularly for pain in the first stage of labor, it can be severe and takes place a longer time</span><span lang="IN">, </span><span>thus, pain management is necessary. Birth ball exercise is one of nonpharmacological methods to reduce labor pain.</span><span>This was a quasi-experimental study </span><span lang="IN">t</span><span>o determine the effectiveness of birth ball exercise </span><span>is</span></em><em><span>one of nonpharmacological methods</span></em><em><span>towards the reduction of labor pain in the active phase of the first stage of labor in primigravida. Thirty eight women were recruited with consecutive sampling technique, divided into 2 groups, the treatment group given ball birth exercise in active phase of the first stage for 30 minutes for two times and the control group not given the exercise. The bivariable analysis was conducted with correlation and t-test, while the multivariable analysis used linear regression.</span><span lang="IN"> The results showed that t</span><span>he mean labor pain in the group given birth ball exercise was lower 4.5 than that in the control group at 5.4 with a p-value of </span><span lang="IN">0.01</span><span>. The extraneous variables that influenced labor pain were anxiety, husband and family support with a p-value of &lt;0.05. The multivariate analysis using Model 4 obtained an R² value of 0.49, which means that the birth ball exercise and husband and family support contributed to labor pain equal to 49%.</span><span>There were significant differences in pain intensity in active phase of the first stage of labor between primigravida who practiced birth ball exercise and those who did not. The pain intensity was lower in women practicing birth ball exercise than that in those who did not.</span></em>

scholarly journals Effects of Comfort Education on Maternal Comfort and Labor Pain

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 96-104
Author(s):  
Abby E. Garlock ◽  
Janet B. Arthurs ◽  
Robert J. Bass
Keyword(s):  
Pain Control ◽  
Comparison Group ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Hospital Setting ◽  
Labor Pain ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental

ABSTRACTThe effects of providing education regarding comfort options available in the hospital setting on level of maternal comfort and pain during labor were explored in a quasi-experimental pretest/posttest comparison group design (N = 80). No significant difference was found in maternal comfort or pain between the intervention group that received comfort education and the control group. Comfort education did result in change for plans to maintain comfort during labor (p = .000), an increased use of comfort measures during labor (p = .000), and an increased probability of continuation with original plans for pain control during labor. Providing education for maintaining comfort during labor can allow women to make informed choices during labor.

scholarly journals The effect of the implementation active birth technique using hypnobirthing accelerated the progress of the first stage of labor among intrapartum mother

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. 4745
Author(s):  
Ika Yulia Darma ◽  
Nurul Abdillah ◽  
Meldafia Idaman ◽  
Honesty Diana Morika
Keyword(s):  
Total Sample ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
P Value ◽  
Independent Practice ◽  
Birth Canal ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Prolonged Labor ◽  
The Uk ◽  
First Stage Of Labor

Background: Problems in childbirth, including old labor, which is one of the causes of death for mothers and newborns, is still widely found in Indonesia. Factors that influence labor to take longer are abnormal presentation, inadequate contractions, birth canal abnormalities, multiple pregnancies and anemia. To deal with prolonged labor, the UK has introduced active birth techniques. Hypnobirthing is one of the active birth methods that can be used during the first stage of labor. This research purposes to study the effect of the application of the active birth technique using hypnobirthing on the progress of the first stage of labor in the mother.Methods: This type of research was quasi experimental with the post-test only design approach. This research was conducted from 15 May to 18 August 2020, in 4 independent practice midwives (BPM) Padang City in 2020. Data were collected through observation sheets using non-probability sampling techniques, namely purposive sampling with a total sample of 15 samples. Data were collected using observation sheets. Data were analysed using univariate and bivariate analysis using the dependent T-test.Results: The results showed that the mean labor progress using hypnobirthing was 3.67 and SD±1.49 with a minimum value of 1 and a maximum of 6. Based on the statistical test, the p value was 0.000 (p<0.05).Conclusions: There is the effect of the application of active birth techniques using hypnobirthing on the progress of stage I labor in maternal labor.

scholarly journals THE EFFECTIVENESS OF EXERCISE KEGEL ON THE HEALING PROCESS OF EFFICIOTOMIC INFLAMATION AND PROLIFERATION PHASE ON POSTPARTUM MOTHER

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 97-107
Author(s):  
Yuliani Budiyarti
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Healing Process ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Birth Canal ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Equivalent Control

Background: One of the actions that can be taken to accelerate labor and widen the birth canal is episiotomy. If the post episiotomy wound does not receive treatment measures such as exercice, it can cause negative effects such as the length of time the wound heals is at high risk of infection. The purpose of this study is to prove the effectiveness of Kegel Exercise on the healing process of episiotomy wounds in the inflammatory and proliferation phases of post partum mothers. Method: This type of quantitative research with a quasi experimental design of posttest only non-equivalent control group. The research sample of post partum mothers with episiotomy as many as 40 people were divided into two groups: 20 mothers of the intervention group and 20 mothers of the control group, using purposive sampling techniques and Mann Whitney analysis test. Results: p value 0,000 ≤ value α = 0.05 so that Kegel Exercise is effective in the healing process of episiotomy wounds in the inflammatory and proliferative phases in post partum mothers. Conclusion: Kegel exercise can be used as an alternative action that is easy and safe to accelerate the healing process of episiotomy wounds in post partum mothers.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Entonox use in pain and comfort level of parturient mothers during first stage of labor

2019 ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Sruthi James
Keyword(s):  
Pain Relief ◽  
Comfort Level ◽  
Labor Pain ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Natural Childbirth ◽  
Pharmacological Agents ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
First Stage Of Labor

Background: Natural childbirth is a beautiful experience with many safe options and benefits. Labor pain is widely viewed as being nothing more than the perception of unpleasant sensation. Many methods have been used for pain relief which constitutes non-pharmacological methods such as relaxation therapy and others are by pharmacological agents. Entonox, homogenous gas mixture of 50:50 nitrous oxide and oxygen, a form of inhalation analgesia is very effective in reducing pain and thereby progressing to painless vaginal delivery. The usage of Entonox is known worldwide, however its usage in Kerala is comparably very less. The objective of the study was to assess the effectiveness of inhalation analgesia (Entonox) in pain and comfort during first stage of labor among parturient mothers. Materials and methods: A quasi-experimental pretest – posttest control group with 60 mothers (30 each in experimental and control) was the adopted design with parturient mothers in 37-40 weeks of gestation from selected hospitals in Kollam, Kerala. Demographic proforma, visual analogue scale and comfort assessment checklist were the tools used. The statistically significant relationships were identified by descriptive and inferential statistics. Ethical clearance was granted by the committee in Kollam, Kerala. Results: Out of 60, 45% of the mothers were in the age group of 24-29 years, 35 % had undergone upper primary education, 61.7% were primi gravidae and 55% of them were in the gestational age of 39-40 weeks. The mean post interventional pain score of the experimental group was lower than that of control group (4.07/9.93, p < 0.05). Also, the mean post interventional comfort score of the experimental group was lower than that of control group (7.37/15.77, p < 0.05). Conclusion: Entonox provides significant pain relief and improves comfort and it can be quickly implemented during painful labor. By further exploration and research studies would help the mothers be free to choose the harmless Entonox during labor.

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