Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding labour pain and analgesia among male relatives of pregnant women: a cross-sectional study in a maternal hospital in eastern China.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of male relatives of pregnant women regarding labour pain and analgesia.

Design

A cross-sectional study.

Setting

Conducted at a maternal hospital in eastern China from 28 December 2023, to 3 April 2024.

Participants

Male relatives who accompanied pregnant women during antenatal registration visits.

Primary and secondary outcome measures

Primary outcome: KAP levels.

Secondary outcomes

demographic and social factors associated with KAP.

Results

Among 547 invited participants, 533 responded (response rate: 97.4%). Of these, 94.1% were spouses. Median KAP scores were 5.00, 30.00 and 21.00. Most participants lacked knowledge about labour analgesia and had safety concerns. Structur

SUBMITTER: Zhou A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12548619 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature