Table 2.

Knowledge on nonpharmacological pain management techniques (n=75).

Variable	YES		NO		DO NOT KNOW
	Frequency	%	Frequency	%	Frequency	%
The following are nonpharmacological therapies
Imagery	70	93.3	4	5.4	1	1.3
Heat and cold therapies	70	93.3	5	6.7	0	0
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation	57	76	12	16	6	8
Acupuncture	52	69.3	14	18.7	9	12
Relaxation	73	97.3	0	0	2	2.7
Pain Therapies
Contain no side effects	42	56	20	26.7	13	17.3
Do not replace pharmacological therapy	42	56	25	33.3	8	10.7
Can be used as palliation	19	25.3	35	46.7	21	28
Have different modes of action	47	62.6	8	10.7	20	26.7
Relieves pain by altering pain perception	55	73.3	8	10.7	12	16
With Relaxation Techniques
Heart rate increases	32	42.7	33	44	10	13.3
Respirations decreases	38	50.7	23	30.7	14	18.6
Blood pressure increases	19	25.3	45	60	11	14.7
Muscle spasms decreases	54	72	10	13.3	11	14.7