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ArticleIranian journal of nursing and midwifery research

Comparison of the Efficacy of Virtual Reality Glasses versus Mint Gum for Pain and Anxiety Relief During Episiotomy Repair: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Rashideh Ghaderi Zeh, Marzieh Najar Mohiabadi, Seyede Maryam Lotfipur, Arezoo Pirak

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Rashideh Ghaderi ZehInfectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Iranshahr University of Medical Sciences, Iranshahr, Iran.
Marzieh Najar MohiabadiDepartment of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Geriatric Care Research Center, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.
Seyede Maryam LotfipurDepartment of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Geriatric Care Research Center, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.
Arezoo PirakInfectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Iranshahr University of Medical Sciences, Iranshahr, Iran.

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Background: Pain and discomfort associated with episiotomy, especially during its repair, are significant sources of fear among women and may contribute to increased rates of cesarean section. This study aimed to compare the effects of virtual reality (VR) glasses and mint gum on pain intensity and anxiety during episiotomy repair among primiparous women. Materials and Methods: In this single-blind randomized clinical trial, 108 eligible primiparous women were randomly assigned to three groups using block randomization: VR glasses ( Results: No significant differences in pain or anxiety were observed between the groups before the intervention ( Conclusions: Both VR glasses and mint gum were effective in reducing pain and anxiety during episiotomy repair. As low-cost, nonpharmacological interventions, they can be recommended for routine use in maternity care.

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Anxietychewing gumpain managementvirtual reality

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PMCPMC13657642

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