Effects of a Structured Alternative Program on Maternal Satisfaction and Labor Duration in Primiparous Women

Hatifah Che Hussin; Rusnani Ab Latif; Wan Ismahanisa Ismail; Abd Nasir

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI35.7506

Authors

Hatifah Che Hussin Nursing Department, Hospital Putrajaya, Malaysia
Rusnani Ab Latif Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Pulau Pinang branch, Campus Bertam,13200, Kepala Batas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Wan Ismahanisa Ismail Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Pulau Pinang branch, Campus Bertam,13200, Kepala Batas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Abd Nasir Faculty of Vocational Studies, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI35.7506

Keywords:

Structured Alternative Program (SAP), Primiparous Mothers, Labor, non-pharmacological techniques

Abstract

This study evaluated the effects of a Structured Alternative Program (SAP) on pain management and maternal satisfaction during childbirth. SAP involved non-pharmacological techniques aimed at reducing labour pain and enhancing the birth experience. A total of 127 primiparous mothers were randomly assigned to either an experimental group (SAP) or a control group (epidural). Findings showed that the experimental group experienced shorter durations in the first and second stages of labour and reported higher satisfaction. A negative correlation was found between labour duration and satisfaction. SAP offers a natural approach to pain relief, improving maternal confidence and overall childbirth experience.

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