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Effect of Benson Relaxation Technique on Intensity of Post Cesarean Section Pain among Primipara Women

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Last updated: 04 Jan 2025

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Obstetric and gynecological nursing

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Background: Benson relaxation technique is an effective and safe method for reducing the intensity of post cesarean section pain. Aim: The present study aimed to evaluate effect of Benson relaxation technique on intensity of post cesarean section pain among primipara women. Design: A quasi experimental design was used to fulfill the aim of the present study. Setting: Post-partum unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Benha university hospital. Sample: A Purposive sample consisted of 120 primipara women after cesarean section which divided into two groups study and control group (60 for each).  Tools: Data was collected through two main tools; I-A structured interviewing questionnaire, II-The short-form McGill pain questionnaire. Results: A statistically significant difference was observed in pain intensity between two groups after application of Benson relaxation technique at the four phases (p< 0.05) as pain intensity decreased in the study group more than the control group. Conclusion: Practicing of Benson's relaxation technique had a positive effect on reducing the intensity of post cesarean section pain among primipara women. Recommendation: Benson relaxation technique should be recommended as non pharmacological routine of care in maternity hospitals for reducing intensity of post cesarean pain.

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10.21608/jnsbu.2023.310630

Keywords

Benson Relaxation Technique, Cesarean section pain, primipara

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Fatma

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Mostafa Mohammed

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Nursing Specialist at Toukh Central Hospital

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Amel

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Ahmed Hassan

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Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Benha University

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Abdallah El Sayed Afifi

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Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Benha University

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Mai

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Mahmoud Hassan

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Lecturer of Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Benha University.

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4

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2

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42195

Issue Date

2023-07-01

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2023-08-01

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2023-07-01

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878

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893

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2682-3934

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2735-5802

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310,630

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Scientific peer reviewed journal

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1,622

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Journal of Nursing Science Benha University

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https://jnsbu.journals.ekb.eg/

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Effect of Benson Relaxation Technique on Intensity of Post Cesarean Section Pain among Primipara Women

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28 Dec 2024