Table 4 Pain expectation, experience and attitude among pregnant women receiving antenatal care (ANC) at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia, February–March 2019
Variable | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
What is your expectation (for nulliparous women)? (n = 149) | ||
No idea Pain-free Painful Mild Moderate Severe | 12 0 137 4 30 103 | 8.1 0 91.9 2.9 21.9 75.2 |
On which scale do you categorize labor pain [for those with previous experience]? (n = 261) | ||
Pain-free Mild pain Moderate pain Severe pain | 0 3 61 197 | 0 1.1 23.4 75.5 |
Do you believe labor pain should be managed? (n = 410) | ||
Yes No | 304 106 | 74.1 25.9 |