Knowledge, attitude and practice of parturients regarding epidural analgesia for Labour in a University Hospital in Karachi
JPMA-Journal of Pakistan Medical Association. 2005; 55 (2): 63-66
in English
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ABSTRACT
To assess the knowledge, sources of knowledge, attitude [fears and misconceptions] regarding Epidural Analgesia [EA] and practices of parturients delivery at Aga Khan University hospital [AKUH]. A hospital based cross sectional study was conducted at the obstetric unit of AKUH, from November to December 2003. A questionnaire was filled through verbal interviews conducted on 448 parturients fulfilling the inclusion criteria. Seventy six% of the females were aware of epidural analgesia as a labor pain relieving method. However, only 19% availed EA. About 40% had heard about EA from their obstetricians and 64% from friends or relatives. Twenty even% believed that EA has detrimental effects on the baby while 9% stated that EA can prolong the duration of labour. Majority of the pregnant females delivering at Aga Khan University Hospital were aware of epidural analgesia for labour. However, only a small proportion are availing this service, due to fears and misconceptions
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Health Care Surveys
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Pregnant Women
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Labor Pain
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Hospitals, University
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
J. Pak. Med. Assoc.
Year:
2005
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