Abstract: Supportive care, and acupressure are measures used during labor process to achieve better outcome, and provide the mother with a sense of confidence and control. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of maternal supportive care and acupressure on labor pain intensity and Apgar score. A quasi- experimental design was adopted in the delivery wards in the Suez Canal University and General hospitals. The study comprised a purposive sample of 126 parturient women that divided equally into supportive care, acupressure, and control groups. The tools of data collection were; a structured interviewing questionnaire, visual analogue scale, and Apgar score record . The results of the present study showed that, there was a statistical significant difference between supportive care, acupressure, and control groups regarding the mean first minute Apgar score. Also, there was a reduction of labor pain intensity post intervention at cervical dilatation (7-8) cm for acupressure, supportive care groups. It can be concluded that supportive care and acupressure during labor reduce labor pain intensity and elevate Apgar score. The study recommended that, providing a support person with a mother during labor to improve the outcome, and training all the maternity staff on supportive care measures and acupressure.
Keywords: Supportive care, Acupressure, Labor pain intensity, Apgar score.
Title: Comparison of the Effects of Maternal Supportive Care and Acupressure on Labor Pain Intensity and Apgar Score
Author: Hend Ali Mohammed Abd El-Fatah, Prof. Sanaa Ali Nour, Prof. Inas Mohamed Abd Allah, Dr. Hamdy Ali Ali Hendawy
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
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