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Objective To evaluate the effect of combination of HANS (Han's Acupoint Nerve Stimulator) and diazepam(D) or tramadol(T) on labor pain and influence on mother and infant. Methods Two-hundred and seventy normal term pregnancy and primipara with single vertex presentation were randomly divided into six groups, HANS+D ((HANS plus diazepam 10mg, iv), HANS, D(diazepam 10 mg, iv), HANS +T (HANS plus tramadol 100mg, im), T (tramadol 100mg, im) and control group . Pain relief methods were given when the cervix dilated to 2~3 cm. Labor pain was evaluated by VAS (visual analogue scale) at different stage. Results The effective rate of analgesia for HANS+D was the highest, 90.5%, for HANS+T and HANS were 78.9% and 59.8%, respectively. The VAS of the groups combination of HANS and drugs at the time one hour after analgesia, cervix dilating 7~8 cm, second stage, were much lower than that before analgesia and that of control group (P
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Objective To investigate the psychological characteristics and personality of perinatal women, and to provide evidence for effective psychological intervention. Methods Five hundred and seventy pregnant women were randomly selected from the out-patient department from October, 2002 to March, 2003. Eysenck Personality Questionnaire(EPQ) , Self-rating Anxiety Scale(SAS) and Self-rating Depression Scale(SDS) were applied for their personality, psychological characteristics and the influencing factors. Psychological surveys were performed in 216 cases in labor, and 300 cases were followed up during 1-5 days and 42-60 days postpartum. Results During pregnant period, the incidence of anxiety and depression was 10. 5% and 10. 2%, respectively, while 4. 0% and 5. 3% during early stage of puerperium. The rate of depression was 40. 7% and 10. 0% during late stage of puerperium and after puerperium. Pregnant women with personality of stability were less likely to have psychological disorder. Conclusions The rate of psychological disorder varies in different per sonallity. Proper intervention among high risk pregnant women is important in perinatal psychological