Table 3.
Non -pharmacologic methods use by obstetric caregivers working at labour ward in public health centers of east Gojjam zone, Amhara region, Ethiopia, 2018 G.C. (n = 299)
Types | Frequency | (n) | Percent (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Psychotherapy | Yes | 132 | 44.1 |
No | 167 | 55.9 | |
Allow the mother to ambulate | Yes | 116 | 38.8 |
No | 183 | 61.2 | |
Massage the back | Yes | 122 | 40.8 |
No | 177 | 59.2 | |
Allow free vertical positioning | Yes | 25 | 8.4 |
No | 274 | 91.6 | |
Show the woman how to bear down | Yes | 96 | 32.1 |
No | 203 | 67.9 | |
Hot compress | Yes | 7 | 2.3 |
No | 292 | 97.7 | |
Allow companion of her choice | Yes | 87 | 29.1 |
No | 212 | 70.9 |