2022, Vol. 5, Issue 1, Part A

Methodology: An experimental study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of a video assisted labour process teaching on intrapartum behavior among primiparturients during active labour in selected maternity units of tertiary care hospitals of Western Maharashtra. Total 88 primiparturients having singleton pregnancy at and above 37weeks of gestation were selected through purposive sampling technique followed by random allocation into experimental (n=44) and control group (n=44) by chit method. Tool used was Intrapartum Behavioural Observation Rating Scale for assessing intrapartum behaviour. Video was administered during latent labour to the primiparturients in experimental group. Intrapartum behavior among primiparturients was assessed during active labour.

Results: The mean intra-partum behavior score increased from 28.45+19.756 in control group to 68.55+21.521in experimental group (p<0.0001).

Conclusion: Study revealed that video assisted labour process teaching as an effective method of promoting effective intrapartum behavior among primiparturients during active labour. Also, it is a cost effective method and can be used by midwives independently to develop maternal confidence and effective intrapartum coping strategies during labour.