Somali women's perceptions and experiences of pain and pain relief during childbirth in Norway: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Research shows that Somali women are less likely to receive epidural analgesia for labor pain compared to non-immigrant women in Norway. It is unclear why. This study aimed to explore the perceptions and experiences of Somali women regarding pain relief during childbirth.

Methods

In January 2023, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 Somali women who had lived in Norway for at least ten years and given birth within the past 12 months. Data were analyzed using thematic content analysis as described by Graneheim and Lundman.

Results

Three themes emerged from the data: a cultural understanding of epidural analgesia, religious and cultural coping strategies, and the midwife's role during labor. The participants expressed that there is a prevalent

SUBMITTER: Oommen H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10845056 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature