The effectiveness of 'husband as a birth partner module' in reducing pain and anxiety
Background: The presence of a husband as a birth partner during childbirth is anticipated by the spouse. Most pregnant mothers prefer their husband to be by their side during the childbirth. The objective of the study is to measure the effectiveness of 'Husband as A Birth Partner Module...
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Format: | Conference or Workshop Item |
Language: | English |
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2016
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Online Access: | http://eprints.unisza.edu.my/710/1/FH03-FP-17-09275.pdf http://eprints.unisza.edu.my/710/ |
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Institution: | Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin |
Language: | English |
Summary: | Background: The presence of a husband as a birth
partner during childbirth is anticipated by the spouse. Most
pregnant mothers prefer their husband to be by their side during
the childbirth. The objective of the study is to measure the
effectiveness of 'Husband as A Birth Partner Module' (HBPM) in
reducing pain and anxiety among the wives. Methods: A mix
method approach was employed where, phase one is a qualitative
study to explore the needs of the HBPM and the second phase is
a quasi-experimental to measure the effectiveness of the HBPM.
The data were analysed by thematic analysis and SPSS 16.0.
Results: Themes identified in the phase one study were 1) support
from the husband, 2) roles of the husband, 3) care of pregnancy
and birth, 4) comforting measures to reduce childbirth pain and
anxiety. The level of anxiety among wives was highly significant
(p<0.012) and the F statistic (df) was 6.34 (1,244) in the
intervention group. The score of childbirth pain in the
intervention group was significantly decreased among the
intervention group with a score of 4.85 ± 1.48, whereas the
control group had a score of 7.08 ± 1.78 (p<0.001). Conclusions:
Promoting childbirth knowledge is an important health
programme to enhance the quality of a safe and natural
childbirth. Husbands need to be proactive as a birth partner. |
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