Title
Back massage as an approach to reduce labor anxiety in primigravida mothers
Authors
Soma Bepari1, N. Siva Subramanian2,* & B. Mahalakshmi3
Affiliation
1Department of Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing, Nootan College of Nursing, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar, Gujarat – 384315, India; 2Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Nootan College of Nursing, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar, Gujarat – 384315, India; 3Department of Paediatric Nursing, Nootan College of Nursing, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar ,Gujarat – 384315, India; *Corresponding author
Soma Bepari - E-mail: somabeparihere@gmail.com
B. Mahalakshmi - E-mail: mb.fn@spu.ac.in
N Sivasubramanian - E-mail: sn.fn@spu.ac.in
Article Type
Research Article
Date
Received October 1, 2025; Revised October 31, 2025; Accepted October 31, 2025, Published October 31, 2025
Abstract
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.
Keywords
Effleurage massage, labor anxiety, labor duration, primigravida mothers, non-pharmacological intervention, intrapartum care, childbirth
Citation
Bepari et al. Bioinformation 21(10): 3502-3505 (2025)
Edited by
P Kangueane
ISSN
0973-2063
Publisher
License
This is an Open Access article which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited. This is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License.
