Effect of education on midwives' knowledge, attitude and practice about non-pharmacologic labor pain relieving methods
| Author | M Geranmayeh | en |
| Author | T Hadian | en |
| Author | A Rezaepur | en |
| Author | E Akhondzadeh | en |
| Author | H Haghani | en |
| Issued Date | 2011-09-30 | en |
| 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 | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/ | en |
| Keyword | Labor pain, Education, Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Midwife | en |
| Keyword | درد زایمان، آموزش، آگاهی، نگرش، عملکرد، ماما | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Effect of education on midwives' knowledge, attitude and practice about non-pharmacologic labor pain relieving methods | en |
| Type | Research Article | en |
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