Table 3.
Opinion and attitude of health professionals regarding the effect of pain-relief methods during normal labor.
| Variable | Yes, N (%) | No, N (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Women should expect pain during labor. | 210 (89.7) | 24 (10.3) |
| Belief that pain relief in labor is necessary. | 183 (78.2) | 51 (21.8) |
| Use of pharmacological methods will influence the progress of labor. | 99 (42.3) | 135 (57.7) |
| Use of nonpharmacological methods for pain relief during normal labor is safer. | 189 (77.8) | 45 (19.2) |
| Use of pharmacological pain-relief methods will increase comfort of women. | 198 (84.6) | 36 (15.4) |
| Opinion regarding the effect of methods on the ability of women to cope with pain. | 162 (69.2) | 72 (30.8) |
| If resources are available and you have been asked to give pain relief, do you agree to give them? | 213 (91) | 21 (9) |
| Have you heard about the WHO analgesic ladder? | 186 (79.5) | 48 (20.5) |
| Do you have any concerns about using pain relief during labor? | 189 (80.8) | 45 (19.2) |
WHO: World Health Organization.