Table 2.

Respondents' Knowledge of Specific Non-Pharmacological Labour Pain Relief Methods, Advantages and Disadvantages (n=245)

Labour Pain relief methods	Has Knowledge		Has no knowledge
Knowledge of Specific Methods	Yes/Freq	(%)	No/Freq	(%)
Breathing exercise	127	51.8	118	48.2
Massage	90	36.7	155	63.3
Position changes	79	32.2	166	67.8
Relaxation technique	65	26.5	180	73.5
Psychological support	60	24.5	185	75.5
Ejaculatory prayers	46	18.8	199	81.2
Music therapy	45	18.4	200	81.6
Hydrotherapy	25	10.2	220	89.8
Ice or heat pack	21	8.6	224	91.4
Aroma therapy	11	4.5	234	95.5
Sterile water injection	5	2.0	140	98.0
Acupuncture	7	2.9	238	97.1
TENS	5	2.0	240	98.0
Knew at least 4 non-drug methods	85	34.7	160	65.3
Knowledge of Benefits & Risks
Knew at least 2 advantages	92	37.6	153	62.4
Knew at least 2 disadvantages	53	21.6	192	78.4
Knew 2 advantages & 2 disadvantages	52	21.2	193	78.8