The prevalence of pain catastrophising in nulliparous women in Nepal; the importance for childbirth.

ABSTRACT: In Lower-Middle-Income-Countries women are encouraged to present at a birthing facility for skilled care, but attending early can be associated with additional harm. Women admitted in latent labour are more likely to receive a cascade of unnecessary interventions compared with those attending a birthing facility during active labour. One reason that women present early is pain, with higher rates of admission among those who pain catastrophise. The aim of this study was to explore the prevalence of pain catastrophising in nulliparous women in Nepal and to identify predictors for pain catastrophising. A cross sectional study was conducted using a semi-structured survey. The survey was completed by 170 women (18-32 years) in one higher education institution in Kathmandu. The survey included t

SUBMITTER: Clark CJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11302853 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature