Table 2 Knowledge of obstetric caregivers on Non –pharmacologic labour pain relief methods working at labour ward in public health centers of east Gojjam zone, Amhara region, Ethiopia, 2018 G.C. (n = 233)
Types | Frequency (n) | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Psychotherapy | Yes | 217 | 93.1 |
No | 16 | 6.9 | |
Allow the mother to ambulate | Yes | 188 | 80.7 |
No | 45 | 19.3 | |
Massage the back | Yes | 175 | 75.1 |
No | 58 | 24.9 | |
Allow free vertical positioning | Yes | 61 | 26.2 |
No | 162 | 73.8 | |
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation | Yes | 13 | 5.6 |
No | 220 | 94.4 | |
Show the woman how to bear down | Yes | 127 | 54.5 |
No | 106 | 45.5 | |
Acupuncture | Yes | 20 | 8.6 |
No | 213 | 91.4 | |
Hypnosis | Yes | 13 | 5.6 |
No | 220 | 94.4 | |
Allow companion of labouring woman choice | Yes | 110 | 47.2 |
No | 123 | 53.8 | |
Music therapy | Yes | 42 | 18 |
No | 181 | 82 |