Assessment of Pain Management in Labour and Midwives Perspectives in Hospital Used Damaturu Yobe State.

Abstract:

Introduction: pain management during labour is a critical aspect of obstetric care aimed at optimizing maternal comfort and ensuring positive childbirth experience. This article was on assessment of pain management in labour and midwives perspective in hospital used in Damaturu, Yobe state. Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional qualitative survey was employed for this study. Four selected healthcare facilities within Damaturu metropolis were used. The population size consist of 100 postpartum women and 98 midwives (for interview& focus group discussion) who work at the maternity unit . Self-structured questionnaire, and semi-structured interview guide were used to collect data. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, SPSS version 20, while qualitative data collection achieved saturation when no new information was obtained .The six steps of qualitative data analysis were used, also qualitative rigor was achieved through credibility. Result: showed that pain management in labour was not practice with 89% failure. Inadequate staffing was the major obstacle. 100% of the respondents says they had never undergo any training on pain management in labour. Two themes identified for qualitative research. In conclusion Addressing pain management in labour involves accessibility to pain relief options, midwives training support and holistic approach to childbirth. Recommendation: Future research to explore the effectiveness and long-terms outcomes of various pain management approach in maternal and infant health. Key words: labour pain, pain management, midwives, childbirth.