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Soma Bepari1, Siva Subramanian N2, Mahalakshmi B3

  • 1Department of Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing, Nootan College of Nursing, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar, Gujarat - 384315, India.

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Effleurage massage is a gentle, rhythmic technique that may promote relaxation and reduce psychological distress during labor is of interest. Therefore, it is of interest to assess the effectiveness of effleurage back massage on reducing anxiety and labor duration among 180 primigravida mothers in Bharuch, Gujarat. The findings showed a significant reduction in anxiety scores and shorter mean labor duration in the experimental group (p < 0.001). Data shows that effleurage massage is a simple, effective intervention to improve psychological well-being and labor outcomes. It may be recommended as part of intrapartum nursing care for first-time mothers.

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Effleurage massagechildbirthintrapartum carelabor anxietylabor durationnon-pharmacological interventionprimigravida mothers

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