ArticleJournal of education and health promotion2026
Labor analgesia in India: A study on awareness, utilization, and perceptions among pregnant women.
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backgroundThe concept of labor analgesia remains largely ambiguous to expectant women and pregnant individuals within the Indian healthcare system. The act of parturition is recognized as one of the most excruciating experiences in a woman's existence. Inadequately managed labor pain yields numerous detrimental ramifications for both the mother and the fetus. Insufficient levels of cognizance and prevailing attitudes toward labor analgesia among pregnant women constitute a significant impediment that adversely influences both maternal and fetal wellbeing. MATERIALS AND
methodsA cross-sectional study anchored within an institutional framework was executed. A total of 109 consenting pregnant women were enlisted for participation in the study. Data collection was facilitated through the utilization of semistructured questionnaires, and subsequent analysis was conducted employing the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24.
resultsA mere 20.2% of participants exhibited awareness of labor analgesia. Among this group, only 18.3% had previously availed themselves of labor analgesia during their past deliveries. A substantial 77.1% of respondents expressed a desire for labor analgesia in their forthcoming labor experiences. Conversely, 22.9% of expectant mothers indicated a refusal to receive labor analgesia. In addition, it was reported that 47.7% exhibited reservations about the financial consequences related to the procedure.
conclusionAwareness of labor analgesia among Indian prenatal women is significantly low. Obstetricians should provide education during prenatal and antenatal care, especially during labor, to minimize adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. Bridging this gap requires comprehensive health education and improved accessibility to these services.
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