Labor Pain and Anxiety
Conditions
Keywords
chewing mint gum, labor pain, anxiety, labor, primiparous pregnant women
Brief summary
This study aims to examine the effect of chewing mint-flavored gum during childbirth on labor pain and anxiety levels. Chewing mint-flavored gum is a non-pharmacological method used during childbirth, and it is believed that it can help women cope with pain and anxiety during childbirth.
Detailed description
Objective: Managing pain and anxiety during childbirth is important for the health of the mother and baby, as well as for the positive birth experience. Midwives support women in coping with pain and anxiety during the birth process by utilizing non-pharmacological methods. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of chewing mint gum during labor on the birth pain and state anxiety levels of primiparous pregnant women. Materials and Methods: The research was conducted in a randomized controlled experimental design. The sample of the study consisted of 106 primiparous pregnant women who were in the process of labor and met the inclusion criteria of the study. The participants were divided into two groups: 53 in the intervention group and 53 in the control group. Pregnant women in the intervention group were made to chew mint-flavored sugar-free gum for at least 20 minutes during labor, while routine midwifery care was applied to pregnant women in the control group. In both groups, birth pain and state anxiety levels were evaluated. The measurements were taken during the 4-5 cm, 6-7 cm, and 8-9 cm cervical dilatation periods of labor.
Interventions
OTHERRoutine midwifery care
Only midwifery services were provided to pregnant women in the control group.
OTHERMint Chewing Gum During Labor
Participants in the intervention group chewed mint-flavored sugar-free gum for at least 20 minutes during childbirth. The intervention was performed in 4-5 cm, 6-7 cm and 8-9 cm cervical dilatations. Pain and anxiety levels were evaluated at each stage.
Sponsors
Uskudar University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Intervention model description
The researcher will provide the gumdrops to be used in the intervention group. For each pregnant woman in the intervention group, the specified amount of mint-flavored sugar-free gum will be used according to the established protocol. Pregnant women in the intervention group will be asked to chew gum during the cervical dilation stages(5-6 cm, 6-7 cm and 8-9 cm) determined during the active phase of labor. The gum chewing process will be monitored through the Gum Chewing Monitoring Form, and information regarding the application will be recorded in the form. At the same time, the birth process will be monitored through routine midwifery care provided by the researcher midwife throughout the progression of labor. Details of the gum chewing application and information regarding the application process will be recorded.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* being over the age of 18 and primiparous, There is no risk for vaginal birth, Without communication problems, Pregnant women without systemic or chronic diseases, Pregnant women with cervical dilatation of 4 cm or more, 37. The pregnancy is at term and a singleton pregnancy. Pregnant women who can chew gum without a history of dental, maxillofacial surgery, or dental disease will be included in the study.
Exclusion criteria
* Pregnant women who do not like chewing gum, Pregnant women with mental and auditory health problems, Pregnant women with mint allergies, Pregnant women with dental or jaw problems, High-risk pregnancies will not be included in the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Angle Labor Pain Scale | During active labor, when cervical dilation reaches 4-5 cm, 6-7 cm, and 8-9 cm. | The Angle Labor Pain Scale (A-LPQ) was developed by Angle et al. to assess the pain experienced by women during labor. The scale consists of 22 items, each scored from 0 to 10. The total score ranges from 0 to 220, with higher scores indicating greater perceived labor pain. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| State Anxiety Scale | During active labor, when cervical dilation reaches 4-5 cm, 6-7 cm, and 8-9 cm. | The State Anxiety Scale (SAS) is used to assess the level of state anxiety experienced by individuals. The scale consists of 20 items, with each item scored on a 4-point Likert scale. Total scores range from 20 to 80, with higher scores indicating higher levels of state anxiety. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
STUDY_DIRECTORTuğba Yılmaz Esencan, associate professor doctor
Uskudar University
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOReylem gezer, specialist midwife
Mazıdağı State Hospital
Outcome results
None listed