Abstract

We conducted a randomized controlled study of the effects of a hot shower on pain, anxiety, and comfort during the first stage of labor. Our sample included 104 primigravidas. There was no statistically significant difference between the groups in terms of duration of labor, yet the transition phase time of the experimental group was lower compared to the control group. Also, the pain and scores of the experimental group were significantly lower than the control group in 4, 5-7, and 8-10 cm dilatation. In addition, the total comfort score of the experimental group was higher than the control group. We determined that the application of a hot shower in the first stage of labor reduces pain and anxiety has a positive effect on birth comfort and shortens the transition phase time.

摘要

我们对第一产程期间热水淋浴对疼痛、焦虑和舒适度的影响进行了一项随机对照研究。我们的样本包括 104 名初产妇。各组产程时间差异无统计学意义，但实验组的过渡期时间低于对照组。此外，实验组在4、5-7、8-10 cm扩张时的疼痛和评分明显低于对照组。此外，实验组的总舒适度得分高于对照组。我们确定，在分娩的第一阶段使用热水淋浴可以减轻疼痛和焦虑，对分娩舒适度和缩短过渡阶段时间有积极影响。