A STUDY TO ASSESS EFFECTIVENESS OF FOOT REFLEXOLOGY THERAPY ON PAIN AMONG THE PRIMIGRAVIDA MOTHERS UNDERGOING BIRTHING PROCESS IN SELECTED HOSPITALS.

Abstract

      Introduction: This study was conducted with an aim of assessing effect of foot reflexology, a noninvasive therapy on the labour pain among the primigravida mothers undergoing the birthing process. Foot reflexology therapy has gained attention over a period of time as a non-invasive and holistic approach for pain relief.

Objectives:

Objectives of the study were:

1)  To assess the level of pain among the primigravida mothers undergoing the birthing process.

2) To assess the effectiveness of foot reflexology therapy on pain among primigravida mothers undergoing birthing processes.

3) To find out the association between pain with the demographic variables.

Methods: Current study utilized one group pre-test post-test quasi experimental design to attain the study objectives. Pretest was conducted with the help of a checklist by the investigator, then foot reflexology was done for the participants & post test was conducted. The sample consisted of 60 primi mothers undergoing birthing process.

Result: The findings of the study revealed that all primigravida mothers undergoing the birthing process had severe pain irrespective of their demography. After provision of foot reflexology a remarkable reduction in pain level was seen among primigravida mothers.

Conclusion: Foot Reflexology has proven to be effective in reducing the level of pain among the primigravida mothers undergoing the birthing process.