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ArticleBMC health services research2023

Knowledge, attitudes and intentions of the Syrian pregnant women toward labour analgesia, and its associated factors: a cross sectional study in Syria (2022).

Haidara Bohsas, Hidar Alibrahim, Sarya Swed, Yasmeen Abouainain, Mohamad Nour Nasif, Nagham Jawish, Mohammad Bani Almarja, Sara Aldarwish, Carol Ghareeb, Bisher Sawaf and 1 more

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Haidara BohsasFaculty of medicine, Aleppo University, Aleppo, Syria.
Hidar AlibrahimFaculty of medicine, Aleppo University, Aleppo, Syria.
Sarya SwedFaculty of medicine, Aleppo University, Aleppo, Syria. saryaswed1@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9983-2020
Yasmeen AbouainainFaculty of Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
Mohamad Nour NasifFaculty of medicine, Aleppo University, Aleppo, Syria.
Nagham JawishDamascus university Faculty of medicine, Damascus, Syria.
Mohammad Bani AlmarjaDamascus university Faculty of medicine, Damascus, Syria.
Sara AldarwishDamascus university Faculty of medicine, Damascus, Syria.
Carol GhareebDamascus university Faculty of medicine, Damascus, Syria.
Bisher SawafDepartment of Internal Medicine, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
Wael HafezNMC Royal Hospital, 16th Street, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Damascus University · SYUniversity of Aleppo · SYHamad Medical Corporation · QAShaikh Khalifa Medical City · AEUniversity of Jordan · JO

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Abstract

backgroundDuring the reproductive period among pregnant women, the worst pain a woman can experience is labour pain. Untreated labour pain has many detrimental effects on the mother and the fetus. Then, the inadequate levels of awareness and attitudes toward labour analgesia among pregnant women are considered a serious concern that influences no-healthy results for both the mother and the baby. Therefore, this research aimed to define the degree of Awareness, Attitude, and intent to use labour analgesia among pregnant women in Syria.

methodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study from 7 September to 23 October 2022, in which we included Pregnant Syrian women aged 18 and above. The questionnaire was based on a prior study that included verified and validated scales, which consisted of 23 questions separated into four sections. The sample size was calculated using Fisher's formula; however, our study included 638 participants. The data was analyzed using IBM SPSS Version 28.0, using descriptive and binary logistic regression methods.

resultsAmong those who had previous deliveries, 39.4% performed a caesarian delivery, and only 1.9% had a delivery at home. Nearly half of the study participants (50.4%) reported adequate knowledge about analgesia for obstetric pain. The inquired pregnant women who had children had more odds of knowledge than participants who had not. Respondents who were childbearing at the health center were more likely to have a good attitude (Adjusted Odds ratio = 4.728, P-value < 0.05, 95%CI: 1.035-21.589) than those who were childbearing at a national referral hospital. Also, the respondents above 31 years were less likely to desire labour analgesia than those aged 18-24.

conclusionOur results revealed that Syrian pregnant women have a moderated awareness, attitudes, and desire regarding labour analgesia, indicating a serious health problem among this population group. It is recommended that local and global health organizations address the current condition relevant to this issue by implementing healthy educational programmes for Syrian women through coordination with obstetric and gynaecological professionals.

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Analgesia, ObstetricalLabor, ObstetricLabor PainAnalgesicsChildCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansIntentionPregnancyPregnant PeopleSyriaAnalgesicsLabour analgesiaLabour painPregnant womenSyria

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