Characteristics and predictors of pain among women who underwent cesarean section in Fiji
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2024-01-01
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17581869
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17581877
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2-s2.0-85197742548
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Pain Management
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Pain Management (2024)
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Narayan R., Mohammadnezhad M., Kumar N., Khan S. Characteristics and predictors of pain among women who underwent cesarean section in Fiji. Pain Management (2024). doi:10.1080/17581869.2024.2370757 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/99675
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Characteristics and predictors of pain among women who underwent cesarean section in Fiji
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Abstract
Aim: To identify the characteristics and predictors of post cesarean section (CS) pain among women. Materials & methods: This quantitative study was conducted at Labasa hospital in Fiji over a 6-month period. A total of 312 mothers who received spinal, epidural and general anesthesia were included. Their pain score was assessed using the visual analogue scale 24 h postoperatively. Results: 70.8% women had either moderate or severe pain on the visual analogue scale. About 41.3% women expressed dissatisfaction with their pain management and 70.5% women had difficulties in performing activities due to pain. Lower parity was noted to be a positive predictor of pain among women undergoing CS. Conclusion: Adequate pain management for post-CS patient at Labasa hospital is lacking.
