Labour pain relief practice by maternal health care providers at a tertiary facility in Kenya: An institution-based descriptive survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although pain relief is a crucial component of modern obstetric care, it remains a poorly established service in sub-Saharan countries such as Kenya. Maternal health care providers have an extensive role to play in meeting the analgesic needs of women during childbirth. This study sought to examine the practice of labour pain relief among Kenyan maternal health care providers.

Methods

This was an institution-based, cross-sectional, descriptive survey. The study included midwives, obstetricians, and anaesthesiologists (n = 120) working at the second-largest tertiary facility in Kenya. A structured, self-administered questionnaire was used. The labour pain relief practice, knowledge, attitude, and perceived barriers to labour pain management were described.

Resul

SUBMITTER: Ouma EG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10919675 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature